Lexus LS 2017 vs BMW 5 series 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.4 Petrol | 3.0 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 421 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 172 HP more power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 20 NM less than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 5.6 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 4.3 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 645 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1360 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.24 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
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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 | |
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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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`765 | 2`385 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 65 400 | 25 200 | |
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