The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 525i (07 - 10)
€ 45,200
€ 42,700
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700
ⓘ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 525i.
Lexus GS 250
BMW 525i
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 525i
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.59 %
General
Lexus GS 250
BMW 525i
L10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 250
BMW 525i
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
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Lexus GS 250
206 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i
187 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Lexus GS 250
187 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i
Performance
Lexus GS 250
BMW 525i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
▶ REPLAY
18.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
Lexus GS 250
18.35 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 250
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Lexus GS 250
26 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 525i
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 525i
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 525i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 250
BMW 525i
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
