The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 48,900
€ 45,200
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 520i is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Lexus GS 250.
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 250
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.3
72.4
82.1
73.5 in
Width
72.4 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.3 in
117.1
194.3
112.4
190.9
194.3 in
Length
190.9 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 250
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.43 %
General
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 250
G30
Generation
L10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
206 hp
Lexus GS 250
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 520i
214 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 250
Performance
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 250
146 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 250
▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.35 lb/hp
BMW 520i
19.55 lb/hp
18.35 lb/hp
Lexus GS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 250
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 520i
44 mpg
26 mpg
Lexus GS 250
34 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
782 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 520i
782 mi
450 mi
Lexus GS 250
Environmental Impact
102.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
172.4 kWh
BMW 520i
102.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lexus GS 250
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
