Lexus ES 2012 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Hybrid | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 161 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 213 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Lexus ES engine produces 23 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 167 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 8.1 | |
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The Lexus ES is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus ES consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Lexus ES over 15,000 km in a year you can save 405 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| Lexus ES gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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 5 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus ES can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Lexus ES version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus ES engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Lexus ES and BMW 5 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 520 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Lexus ES has 95 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus ES is 0.5 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`235 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 11 600 | |
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