Lexus IS 2002 vs BMW 5 series 2000
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Lexus IS engine produces 15 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 15 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 9.0 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z4, BMW Z3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 5 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Lexus IS is smaller. Lexus IS is 28 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 343 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
475 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 117 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2800 | |
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