The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 45,200
€ 47,500
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500
ⓘ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 0.9 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 2.7 cm lower than the BMW 525i.
Lexus GS 250
BMW 525i
1455
1840
2085
1482
1846
2036
1840 mm
Width
1846 mm
2085 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2036 mm
1455 mm
Height
1482 mm
2855
4850
2888
4841
4850 mm
Length
4841 mm
2855 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 250
BMW 525i
1715 kg
Kerb Weight
1720 kg
2170 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2205 kg
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.29 %
General
Lexus GS 250
BMW 525i
L10
Generation
E60
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 250
BMW 525i
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2500 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
206 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Lexus GS 250
206 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 525i
253 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Lexus GS 250
253 NM
270 NM
BMW 525i
Performance
Lexus GS 250
BMW 525i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
▶ REPLAY
8.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8 kg/bhp
Lexus GS 250
8.33 kg/bhp
8 kg/bhp
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 250
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Lexus GS 250
31 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525i
23 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
450 mi
Range
524 mi
Lexus GS 250
450 mi
524 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).
157.2 kWh
Lexus GS 250
172.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 525i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
207 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 250
BMW 525i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
