BMW 5 Series Sedan (2000 – 2003) vs Lexus GS (2000 – 2005): specs compared
Both offer around 286 hp at most. The BMW 5 Series Sedan uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 11.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,525 kg against 1,670 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
5 Series Sedan
2000 – 2003
|
Lexus
GS
2000 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2003 | 2000 – 2005 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 13 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 286 hp | 220 – 283 hp |
| Torque | 210 – 440 Nm | 294 – 417 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.4 – 10.6 s | 6.3 – 7.6 s |
| Top speed | 206 – 250 km/h | 230 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 12.3 L/100 km | 11.1 – 12.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,775 mm | 4,800 – 4,801 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,800 – 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,799 – 2,800 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,525 – 1,700 kg | 1,670 – 1,745 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.