Lexus GS 2000 vs BMW 5 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 4.4 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: | 283 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 417 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Lexus GS engine produces 50 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 33 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 11.0 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus LS, Lexus SC | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 6 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 2003 4.4 engine: The main problems with the N62 engine are related to malfunctions in the Valvetronic and VANOS systems. Fluctuating idle is usually caused by ignition coil failure, air leaks, MAF sensor problems or problems ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2003 4.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
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Lexus GS is smaller. Lexus GS is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 520 litres | |
| Lexus GS has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4200 | |
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