Lexus ES 2001 vs BMW 5 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 213 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 298 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Lexus ES engine produces 5 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 202 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.8 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus ES consumes 1.4 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 ES could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus GS | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.83 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
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Lexus ES is smaller. Lexus ES is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus ES is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 520 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Lexus ES has 110 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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