The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 45,200
€ 48,900
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus GS 250 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 520i.
Lexus GS 250
BMW 520i
57.3
72.4
82.1
58.2
73.5
83.7
72.4 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.3 in
Height
58.2 in
112.4
190.9
117.1
194.3
190.9 in
Length
194.3 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 250
BMW 520i
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.43 %
General
Lexus GS 250
BMW 520i
L10
Generation
G30
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 B48
Engine Code
B48-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
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Lexus GS 250
187 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Lexus GS 250
BMW 520i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
▶ REPLAY
18.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
Lexus GS 250
18.35 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 250
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Lexus GS 250
26 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 520i
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
450 mi
Range
782 mi
Lexus GS 250
450 mi
782 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).
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).
102.4 kWh
Lexus GS 250
172.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 250
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
