The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08) vs. Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 59,600
€ 45,200
€ 59,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The GS 430 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and an inch lower than the GS 250.
GS 430
GS 250
56.3
71.7
79.5
57.3
72.4
82.1
71.7 in
Width
72.4 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
56.3 in
Height
57.3 in
112.2
190
112.4
190.9
190 in
Length
190.9 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
GS 430
GS 250
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.1 %
General
GS 430
GS 250
S19
Generation
L10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
GS 430
GS 250
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
279 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 6400 rpm
GS 430
279 hp
206 hp
GS 250
308 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
GS 430
308 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
GS 250
Performance
GS 430
GS 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
GS 430
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
GS 250
▶ REPLAY
13.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.35 lb/hp
GS 430
13.99 lb/hp
18.35 lb/hp
GS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GS 430
GS 250
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
26 mpg
GS 430
21 mpg
26 mpg
GS 250
14 mpg
city
19 mpg
27 mpg
highway
34 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
387 mi
Range
450 mi
GS 430
387 mi
450 mi
GS 250
Environmental Impact
216 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).
172.4 kWh
GS 430
216 kWh
172.4 kWh
GS 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GS 430
GS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
