BMW 5 series 2000 vs Lexus ES 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 5 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus ES) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 213 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 298 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 20 HP less power than Lexus ES, but torque is 112 NM more than Lexus ES. Despite less power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.2 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus ES, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 860 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Lexus ES) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus GS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2000 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2000 2.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 5 cm shorter than the Lexus ES, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 410 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Lexus ES may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`175 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3000 | |
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