The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 45,200
Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13) Lexus GS 250
€ 50,900
 BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 525d
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900

ⓘ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 525d.
Lexus GS 250
BMW 525d
57.3
Blueprint Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)
72.4
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
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 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
190.9 in
Length
192.9 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus GS 250
BMW 525d
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5115 lb
Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.45 %
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Lexus GS 250
BMW 525d
L10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lexus GS 250
BMW 525d
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Lexus GS 250
206 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
187 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus GS 250
187 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d

Performance

Lexus GS 250
BMW 525d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 250

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

▶ REPLAY
18.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.4 lb/hp
Lexus GS 250
18.35 lb/hp
18.4 lb/hp
BMW 525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus GS 250
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Lexus GS 250
26 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d
19 mpg
city
39 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
853 mi
Lexus GS 250
450 mi
853 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).
104.9 kWh
Lexus GS 250
172.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus GS 250
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data