The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xd (08 - 08) vs. Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 44,600
€ 45,200
€ 44,600
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 525xd is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Lexus GS 250.
BMW 525xd
Lexus GS 250
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.3
72.4
82.1
72.7 in
Width
72.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.3 in
Height
57.3 in
113.7
190.6
112.4
190.9
190.6 in
Length
190.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525xd
Lexus GS 250
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.72 %
General
BMW 525xd
Lexus GS 250
E60
Generation
L10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525xd
Lexus GS 250
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 525xd
194 hp
206 hp
Lexus GS 250
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 525xd
295 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 250
Performance
BMW 525xd
Lexus GS 250
144 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 525xd
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 250
▶ REPLAY
19.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.35 lb/hp
BMW 525xd
19.83 lb/hp
18.35 lb/hp
Lexus GS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xd
Lexus GS 250
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 525xd
35 mpg
26 mpg
Lexus GS 250
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
649 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 525xd
649 mi
450 mi
Lexus GS 250
Environmental Impact
137.9 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 525xd
137.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lexus GS 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xd
Lexus GS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
