Lexus ES 250 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Lexus ES 250 model year from 1990 to 2025 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the ES 250 has been offered with 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2025 (up to 28 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Lexus ES 250 fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2024 | 28 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl | $37,410 | 6 listings |
| 2023 | 28 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl | $33,969 | 12 listings |
| 2022 | 28 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl | $32,481 | 13 listings |
| 2021 | 28 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl | $29,287 | 46 listings |
| 1991 | 19 MPG | 2.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 19 MPG | 2.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
2025 Lexus ES 250: engines & MPG
The 2025 ES 250 was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES 250 AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 24 | 33 | 28 MPG |
2024 Lexus ES 250: engines & MPG
The 2024 ES 250 was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 28 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $37,410 on VehiSales (6 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES 250 AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 34 | 28 MPG |
2023 Lexus ES 250: engines & MPG
The 2023 ES 250 was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 28 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $33,969 on VehiSales (12 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES 250 AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 34 | 28 MPG |
2022 Lexus ES 250: engines & MPG
The 2022 ES 250 was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 28 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $32,481 on VehiSales (13 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES 250 AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 34 | 28 MPG |
2021 Lexus ES 250: engines & MPG
The 2021 ES 250 was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 28 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $29,287 on VehiSales (46 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES 250 AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 34 | 28 MPG |
1991 Lexus ES 250: engines & MPG
The 1991 ES 250 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES 250 | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| ES 250 | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
1990 Lexus ES 250: engines & MPG
The 1990 ES 250 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES 250 | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| ES 250 | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Lexus ES 250 get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the ES 250 range from 19 to 28 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2025 model year.
What engines does the 2025 Lexus ES 250 have?
The 2025 ES 250 was EPA-rated with 2.5L 4-cyl engines — see the 2025 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Lexus ES 250 require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.
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