BMW 5 series 2016 vs Lexus GS 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 99 HP more power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Lexus GS. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 9.1 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 910 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 5 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from ten 4x4 versions of BMW 5 series 2016 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 280'000 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 BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus NX | |
| 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 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 5 sērija 2016 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 6 cm longer than the Lexus GS, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 458 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 72 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.05 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.85 metres more than that of the Lexus GS, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 25 400 | 20 200 | |
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