Lexus ES 2018 vs BMW 5 series 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus ES) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 5 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 192 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Lexus ES engine produces 40 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 208 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.2 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus ES consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2020 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2020 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.98 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 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: | 472 litres | 530 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus ES has 58 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: | 11.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus ES is 0.4 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`090 | 2`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 34 200 | 44 800 | |
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