Lexus GS 2012 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Hybrid | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Lexus GS) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (BMW 5 series) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 343 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 345 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 139 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 75 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2010 3.0 engine: Engine is relatively reliable. Most problems relate to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high pressure fuel pump were common in early model ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2010 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 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: | 482 litres | 520 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 38 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 10 800 | |
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