Lexus GS 2012 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 317 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 378 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Lexus GS engine produces 11 HP more power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 22 NM less than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 8.1 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1070 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RC | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, 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 5 sērija 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: | 4.85 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS is 5 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: | 10.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 1.1 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`885 | 2`380 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 10 600 | |
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