The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)

€ 45,200
Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13) Lexus GS 250
€ 45,700
 BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17) BMW 520i
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 520i.
Lexus GS 250
BMW 520i
57.3
Blueprint Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)
72.4
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
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
Blueprint Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)
112.4
190.9
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
116.9
193.2
190.9 in
Length
193.2 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus GS 250
BMW 520i
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.45 %
BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)

General

Lexus GS 250
BMW 520i
L10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lexus GS 250
BMW 520i
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
Engine Code
N20-B20
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 5000 rpm
Lexus GS 250
206 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
187 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Lexus GS 250
187 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i

Performance

Lexus GS 250
BMW 520i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 250

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

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18.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.59 lb/hp
Lexus GS 250
18.35 lb/hp
20.59 lb/hp
BMW 520i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus GS 250
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Lexus GS 250
26 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 520i
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
702 mi
Lexus GS 250
450 mi
702 mi
BMW 520i
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).
117.5 kWh
Lexus GS 250
172.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus GS 250
BMW 520i
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