Lexus GS 2012 vs BMW X5 2010
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| 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: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 209 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 253 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus GS engine produces 97 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 147 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 10.1 | |
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The Lexus GS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that by driving the Lexus GS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus IS | 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 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: | 4.58 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.78 m | |
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Lexus GS is smaller. Lexus GS is 28 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 32 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1750 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 90 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 2.2 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 (kg): | 1`795 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 12 200 | |
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