The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 45,200
€ 65,700
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,700
ⓘ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 ActiveHybrid 5.
Lexus GS 250
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
57.3
72.4
82.1
57.6
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
112.4
190.9
116.9
193.2
190.9 in
Length
193.2 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 250
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
3781 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
10.91 %
General
Lexus GS 250
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 250
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-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
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Lexus GS 250
206 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
187 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Lexus GS 250
187 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Performance
Lexus GS 250
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
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18.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
Lexus GS 250
18.35 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 250
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lexus GS 250
26 mpg
37 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
19 mpg
city
39 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
450 mi
Range
651 mi
Lexus GS 250
450 mi
651 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
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).
121.2 kWh
Lexus GS 250
172.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 250
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
