Lexus ES 2018 vs BMW 4 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 326 HP | |
| Torque: | 356 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 5.1 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is a more dynamic driving. Lexus ES engine produces 77 HP less power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 94 NM less than BMW 4 series. Due to the lower power, Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 6.6 | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus ES consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| BMW 4 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 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. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2017 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2017 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.98 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.39 m | |
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Lexus ES is larger. Lexus ES is 34 cm longer than the BMW 4 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Lexus ES is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 472 litres | 480 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Lexus ES has 8 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: | 11.8 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus ES is 0.5 metres more than that of the BMW 4 series, which means Lexus ES can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 2`175 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Lexus ES is better rated in child safety tests. The Lexus ES scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 36 200 | 38 600 | |
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