The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 45,200
€ 44,300
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 523i.
Lexus GS 250
BMW 523i
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 523i
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.58 %
General
Lexus GS 250
BMW 523i
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 523i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
206 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Lexus GS 250
206 hp
201 hp
BMW 523i
187 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus GS 250
187 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Lexus GS 250
BMW 523i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
145 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 523i
▶ REPLAY
18.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Lexus GS 250
18.35 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 250
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Lexus GS 250
26 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
450 mi
Range
572 mi
Lexus GS 250
450 mi
572 mi
BMW 523i
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).
144 kWh
Lexus GS 250
172.4 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 250
BMW 523i
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
