The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
€ 45,200

€ 42,900

€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus GS 250 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance.
Lexus GS 250
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
57.3
72.4
82.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.4 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.6 in
112.4
190.9
116.9
192.9
190.9 in
Length
192.9 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 250
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.16 %

General
Lexus GS 250
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
L10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 250
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
206 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus GS 250
206 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
187 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus GS 250
187 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Performance
Lexus GS 250
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
140 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
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18.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
Lexus GS 250
18.35 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 250
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Lexus GS 250
26 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
19 mpg
city
42 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
450 mi
Range
967 mi
Lexus GS 250
450 mi
967 mi
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Lexus GS 250
172.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 250
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data