The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 45,300
€ 45,200
€ 45,300
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 525i is just 0.9 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 2.7 cm taller than the Lexus GS 250.
BMW 525i
Lexus GS 250
1482
1846
2036
1455
1840
2085
1846 mm
Width
1840 mm
2036 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2085 mm
1482 mm
Height
1455 mm
2888
4841
2855
4850
4841 mm
Length
4850 mm
2888 mm
Wheelbase
2855 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525i
Lexus GS 250
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1715 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2170 kg
Weight Difference:
15 kg
0.87 %
General
BMW 525i
Lexus GS 250
E60
Generation
L10
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i
Lexus GS 250
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
2500 CC
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
206 bhp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 525i
215 bhp
206 bhp
Lexus GS 250
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
253 NM
at 4800 rpm
BMW 525i
270 NM
253 NM
Lexus GS 250
Performance
BMW 525i
Lexus GS 250
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 250
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7.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.33 kg/bhp
BMW 525i
7.91 kg/bhp
8.33 kg/bhp
Lexus GS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Lexus GS 250
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 525i
34 mpg
31 mpg
Lexus GS 250
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
41 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
524 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 525i
524 mi
450 mi
Lexus GS 250
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 525i
157.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lexus GS 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
207 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
Lexus GS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
