The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 525d (07 - 10)
€ 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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Lexus GS 250 is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Lexus GS 250
BMW 525d
57.3
72.4
82.1
57.8
72.7
80.2
72.4 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
112.4
190.9
113.7
190.6
190.9 in
Length
190.6 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 250
BMW 525d
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.49 %
General
Lexus GS 250
BMW 525d
L10
Generation
E60
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 525d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
206 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus GS 250
206 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d
187 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Lexus GS 250
187 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Lexus GS 250
BMW 525d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
▶ REPLAY
18.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
Lexus GS 250
18.35 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 250
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Lexus GS 250
26 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 525d
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
450 mi
Range
702 mi
Lexus GS 250
450 mi
702 mi
BMW 525d
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).
127.6 kWh
Lexus GS 250
172.4 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 250
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
