Lexus GS 2000 vs BMW X3 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 219 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 294 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
| Lexus GS engine produces 12 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 6 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 12.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| Lexus GS 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus ES | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW X3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.67 m | |
| Lexus GS is 24 cm longer than the BMW X3, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 23 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1560 litres | |
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Lexus GS has more luggage capacity. Lexus GS has 35 litres more trunk space than the BMW X3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 1 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4800 | |
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