Lexus ES 2021 vs BMW 5 series 2020
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Lexus ES is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Lexus ES also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.5 - 3.5 (petrol, hybrid) | 2.0 - 4.4 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and hybrid engines. BMW 5 series is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 176 - 302 HP | 163 - 530 HP | |
| Torque: | 221 - 362 NM | 290 - 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 3.8 - 7.9 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 5 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Lexus ES. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 - 9.4 | 5.2 - 10.7 | |
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Lexus ES petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.98 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus ES is 1 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus ES is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 394 litres | 530 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus ES has 136 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. This could mean that the Lexus ES uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus ES is 0.6 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Lexus ES can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`150 | ~ 2`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 40 600 | |
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