Lexus GS 2015 vs BMW X5 2010
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| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Lexus GS is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X5 can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Lexus GS also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 5.0 | 3.0 - 4.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 181 - 477 HP | 245 - 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 221 - 530 NM | 400 - 740 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 - 9 seconds | 5.4 - 7.6 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 - 12.3 | 7.4 - 12.5 | |
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Lexus GS petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW X5. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 222 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.78 m | |
| Lexus GS is 2 cm longer than the BMW X5, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 32 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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BMW X5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Lexus GS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 1.6 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`259 kg | ~ 2`799 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`787 kg | ~ 2`134 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 472 kg | ~ 665 kg | |
| Lexus GS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 41 procentiem less than BMW X5. Therefore, BMW X5 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 12 200 | |
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