BMW 4 series 2013 vs Lexus ES 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 4 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus ES) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 74 HP more power than Lexus ES, whereas torque is 325 NM more than Lexus ES. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 7.9 | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 4 series consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus ES, which means that by driving the BMW 4 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 151 mm (5.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 4 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2013 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2013 3.0 engine Lexus ES 2016 2.5 engine: The 2.5-liter 2AR-FE engine replaced the earlier 2.4-liter AZ series and is widely regarded as a highly reliable, long-lasting engine, often referred to as a "million-kms" motor. However, it requires ... More about Lexus ES 2016 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.45 m | |
| BMW 4 series is 26 cm shorter than the Lexus ES, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 4 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 4 series has 21 litres more trunk space than the Lexus ES. The Lexus ES may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Lexus ES, which means BMW 4 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`235 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | no data | |
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