Lexus GS 2016 vs BMW 5 series 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 296 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 352 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 5.1 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Lexus GS engine produces 44 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 98 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.9 | |
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The Lexus GS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Lexus GS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| Lexus GS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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: | no data | 530 litres | |
| 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 (kg): | 2`305 | 2`270 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 29 600 | |
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