The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 45,200
€ 60,400
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus GS 250 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 530d.
Lexus GS 250
BMW 530d
57.3
72.4
82.1
58.2
73.5
83.7
72.4 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.3 in
Height
58.2 in
112.4
190.9
117.1
194.3
190.9 in
Length
194.3 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 250
BMW 530d
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.1 %
General
Lexus GS 250
BMW 530d
L10
Generation
G30
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 B57
Engine Code
B57-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
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus GS 250
206 hp
261 hp
BMW 530d
187 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus GS 250
187 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 530d
Performance
Lexus GS 250
BMW 530d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d
▶ REPLAY
18.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.95 lb/hp
Lexus GS 250
18.35 lb/hp
14.95 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
35 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
450 mi
Range
759 mi
Lexus GS 250
450 mi
759 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).
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 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 250
BMW 530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
