Lexus GS 2015 vs BMW X5 2010
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 311 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
| Lexus GS engine produces 5 HP more power than BMW X5, but torque is 20 NM less than BMW X5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 10.1 | |
| Lexus GS consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| BMW X5 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus IS, Toyota Tacoma | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X5 2010 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.78 m | |
| Lexus GS is 2 cm longer than the BMW X5, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 32 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1750 litres | |
| 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`250 kg | 2`750 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`765 kg | 2`070 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 485 kg | 680 kg | |
| Lexus GS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 40 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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