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: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 377 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
| Lexus GS and BMW X5 have the same engine power, but Lexus GS torque is 23 NM less than BMW X5. Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 10.1 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 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: | 140 mm (5.5 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 | |||
| 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 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: | 4.85 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.78 m | |
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Lexus GS is smaller. Lexus GS is 1 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 31 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 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 215 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 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): | 2`250 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 12 200 | |
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