Lexus GS 2015 vs BMW 5 series 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 241 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 5.1 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Lexus GS engine produces 99 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 6.9 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1210 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: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 144 mm (5.7 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: | 280'000 km | 330'000 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: | 12 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus NX | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| 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: | 4.88 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS is 6 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | 530 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 72 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12.05 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.85 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`250 kg | 2`270 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`726 kg | 1`595 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 524 kg | 675 kg | |
| Lexus GS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 29 procentiem less than BMW 5 series. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 23 000 | |
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