The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 47,100

€ 45,200

€ 47,100
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 525d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Lexus GS 250.
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 250
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.3
72.4
82.1
73.2 in
Width
72.4 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
116.9
192.9
112.4
190.9
192.9 in
Length
190.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 250
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
5104 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.64 %

General
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 250
F10
Generation
L10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 250
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 525d
201 hp
206 hp
Lexus GS 250
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 250
Performance
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 250
147 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 250
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.35 lb/hp
BMW 525d
19.52 lb/hp
18.35 lb/hp
Lexus GS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 250
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 525d
39 mpg
26 mpg
Lexus GS 250
30 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
713 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 525d
713 mi
450 mi
Lexus GS 250
Environmental Impact
125.5 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 525d
125.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lexus GS 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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