BMW 5 Series Touring (1997 – 2000) vs Lexus GS (1997 – 2000): specs compared
The Lexus GS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 294 hp against 286 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 6.7 s. The BMW 5 Series Touring uses less fuel, from 6.1 L/100 km against 11.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,542 kg against 1,730 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
5 Series Touring
1997 – 2000
|
Lexus
GS
1997 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2000 | 1997 – 2000 |
| Body style | Touring · Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 14 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 286 hp | 222 – 294 hp |
| Torque | 190 – 440 Nm | 298 – 420 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 – 12.2 s | 5.7 – 8.2 s |
| Top speed | 203 – 250 km/h | 230 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.1 – 12.6 L/100 km | 11.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,801 mm | 4,801 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,799 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,542 – 1,890 kg | 1,730 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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