Lexus ES 2018 vs BMW 5 series 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 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: | 200 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 243 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Lexus ES engine produces 65 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 377 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.2 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus ES consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1060 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.98 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus ES is 4 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: | 11.8 meters | 12.05 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus ES is 0.25 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`385 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Lexus ES scores higher in safety tests. The Lexus ES scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 33 000 | 23 000 | |
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