Lexus GS 2012 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 292 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 352 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 88 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 82 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.85 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS is 5 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 520 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 115 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 1.3 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 (kg): | 2`305 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 200 | 12 400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Lexus GS has
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BMW 5 sērija has
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