Lexus GS 2012 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus GS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 5 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 209 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 253 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Lexus GS engine produces 5 HP more power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 197 NM less than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 6.1 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 2.8 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 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1370 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus IS | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, 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 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2010 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2010 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Lexus GS is smaller. Lexus GS is 32 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 520 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Lexus GS has 10 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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): | 1`795 | 2`315 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 10 600 | |
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