Lexus GS 2015 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: | 311 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
| Lexus GS engine produces 29 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 70 NM less than BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 7.4 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 3.2 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 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1110 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 139 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 Lexus GS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus IS, Toyota Tacoma | 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: | 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`250 | 2`340 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 20 200 | 25 400 | |
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