BMW 4 series 2015 vs Lexus ES 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 199 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series and Lexus ES have the same engine power, but BMW 4 series torque is 121 NM more than Lexus ES. BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 65 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Lexus ES) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 4 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Used only for this car | |
| 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 2015 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2015 2.0 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: | 480 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1300 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW 4 series has 20 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: | 11.3 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Lexus ES. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | no data | |
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