Lexus LS 2017 vs BMW 5 series 2016
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 3.4 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Petrol engines (Lexus LS) 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. | |||
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 421 HP | 190 HP | |
Torque: | 600 NM | 400 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 231 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 200 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 4.5 | |
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 5.4 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 LS could require 810 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 66 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
1050 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus LS engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, 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 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
BMW 5 sērija 2016 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2016 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 5.24 m | 4.94 m | |
Width: | 1.90 m | 1.87 m | |
Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
Lexus LS is larger, but slightly lower. Lexus LS is 30 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LS is 3 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 530 litres | |
BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus LS has 50 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. This could mean that the Lexus LS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.05 meters | |
The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.050000000000001 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`765 | 2`245 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | low | |
Average price (€): | 65 400 | 30 000 | |
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