The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi (07 - 08) vs. Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 44,400
€ 45,200
€ 44,400
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 525xi is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Lexus GS 250.
BMW 525xi
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 525xi
Lexus GS 250
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.87 %
General
BMW 525xi
Lexus GS 250
E60
Generation
L10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 525xi
Lexus GS 250
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 525xi
215 hp
206 hp
Lexus GS 250
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 525xi
199 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 250
Performance
BMW 525xi
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
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 250
▶ REPLAY
17.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.35 lb/hp
BMW 525xi
17.43 lb/hp
18.35 lb/hp
Lexus GS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xi
Lexus GS 250
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 525xi
29 mpg
26 mpg
Lexus GS 250
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
537 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 525xi
537 mi
450 mi
Lexus GS 250
Environmental Impact
153.5 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 525xi
153.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lexus GS 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xi
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
