Lexus GS 2007 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 59 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 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 7.5 | |
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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: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus GS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2007 2.5 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 2007 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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Lexus GS is smaller. Lexus GS is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 520 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 90 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.6 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): | 2`125 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 7600 | |
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