The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 65,700

€ 45,200

€ 65,700
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 ActiveHybrid 5 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Lexus GS 250.
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
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
193.2
112.4
190.9
193.2 in
Length
190.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Lexus GS 250
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
10.91 %

General
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Lexus GS 250
F10
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 ActiveHybrid 5
Lexus GS 250
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
335 hp
206 hp
Lexus GS 250
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
332 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 250
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Lexus GS 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 250
▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.35 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
12.67 lb/hp
18.35 lb/hp
Lexus GS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Lexus GS 250
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
37 mpg
26 mpg
Lexus GS 250
39 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
651 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
651 mi
450 mi
Lexus GS 250
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 ActiveHybrid 5
121.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lexus GS 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Lexus GS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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