The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 530i Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 45,200
Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13) Lexus GS 250
€ 53,100
BMW 530i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 530i
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,100

ⓘ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 530i.
Lexus GS 250
BMW 530i
57.3
Blueprint Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)
72.4
82.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 530i Steptronic (17 - ..)
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
Blueprint Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)
112.4
190.9
Blueprint BMW 530i Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
190.9 in
Length
194.3 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus GS 250
BMW 530i
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.82 %
BMW 530i Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Lexus GS 250
BMW 530i
L10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lexus GS 250
BMW 530i
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
206 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Lexus GS 250
206 hp
249 hp
BMW 530i
187 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Lexus GS 250
187 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 530i

Performance

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

390 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 250

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus GS 250
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Lexus GS 250
26 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 530i
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
768 mi
Lexus GS 250
450 mi
768 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).
104.1 kWh
Lexus GS 250
172.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 530i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus GS 250
BMW 530i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data