BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Lexus GS engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 190 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):
9.6
6.6
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 3 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 450 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
71 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
730 km in combined cycle
1060 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway
1340 km on highway
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Engine production duration:
9 years
12 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 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 series might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.82 m
4.84 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.47 m
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
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.
