Lexus LS 2000 vs BMW 3 series 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 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 3 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 belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 281 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 417 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 145 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 137 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 5.7 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 6.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LS could require 960 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus SC | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus LS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
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Lexus LS is larger. Lexus LS is 53 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 9 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LS is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 552 litres | 440 litres | |
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Lexus LS has more luggage capacity. Lexus LS has 112 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Lexus LS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`350 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 2200 | |
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