Lexus ES 2016 vs BMW 4 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 199 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is a more dynamic driving. Lexus ES engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 71 NM less than BMW 4 series. Due to the lower power, Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.1 | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus ES consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus ES could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
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 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: | 350'000 km | 320'000 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: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.39 m | |
| Lexus ES is 26 cm longer than the BMW 4 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus ES is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1300 litres | |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus ES has 21 litres less trunk space than the BMW 4 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: | 11.4 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus ES is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 18 800 | |
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