Lexus GS 2005 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 | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 31 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 60 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 7.5 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2007 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... 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 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 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): | 2`125 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 7600 | |
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