Lexus GS 2000 vs BMW 5 series 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus GS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 5 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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 | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 294 NM | 390 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 35 HP more power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 96 NM less than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 8.3 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 3.7 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 555 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus ES | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | |
| 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 5 series 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 1998 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 5 sērija 1998 2.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS is 2 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 460 litres | |
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Lexus GS has more luggage capacity. Lexus GS has 55 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`120 kg | 2`125 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`670 kg | 1`575 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 450 kg | 550 kg | |
| Lexus GS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 procentiem less than BMW 5 series. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3200 | |
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