The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 530i (11 - 13)

€ 45,200
Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13) Lexus GS 250
€ 46,800
BMW 530i (11 - 13) BMW 530i
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,800

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 530i.
Lexus GS 250
BMW 530i
57.3
Blueprint Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)
72.4
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530i (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 530i (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 530i
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4949 lb
Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.29 %
BMW 530i (11 - 13)

General

Lexus GS 250
BMW 530i
L10
Generation
F10
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 530i
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
268 hp
at 6100 rpm
Lexus GS 250
206 hp
268 hp
BMW 530i
187 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus GS 250
187 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 530i

Performance

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

390 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 250

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530i

 REPLAY
18.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
Lexus GS 250
18.35 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
BMW 530i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus GS 250
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Lexus GS 250
26 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 530i
19 mpg
city
23 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
572 mi
Lexus GS 250
450 mi
572 mi
BMW 530i
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).
144 kWh
Lexus GS 250
172.4 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 530i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus GS 250
BMW 530i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data