The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 45,200
Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13) Lexus GS 250
€ 54,900
 BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW 530d
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,900

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 530d.
Lexus GS 250
BMW 530d
57.3
Blueprint Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)
72.4
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
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 530d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
190.9 in
Length
193.2 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus GS 250
BMW 530d
3781 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5313 lb
Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.02 %
BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

Lexus GS 250
BMW 530d
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 530d
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus GS 250
206 hp
254 hp
BMW 530d
187 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus GS 250
187 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 530d

Performance

Lexus GS 250
BMW 530d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 250

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d

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18.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.36 lb/hp
Lexus GS 250
18.35 lb/hp
16.36 lb/hp
BMW 530d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus GS 250
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Lexus GS 250
26 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 530d
19 mpg
city
37 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
805 mi
Lexus GS 250
450 mi
805 mi
BMW 530d
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).
111 kWh
Lexus GS 250
172.4 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus GS 250
BMW 530d
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