BMW 5 series 2016 vs Lexus GS 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 296 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 352 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 44 HP more power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 98 NM more than Lexus GS. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.9 | |
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The Lexus GS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| Lexus GS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 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 | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 5 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: | 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 | no data | |
| 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`305 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 30 400 | 23 400 | |
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