Lexus LS (1995 – 1997) vs BMW 5 Series Sedan (1995 – 2000): specs compared
The BMW 5 Series Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 286 hp against 264 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.4 s against 7.5 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 12.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,445 kg against 1,670 kg. At 5,000 mm, the Lexus LS is 220 mm longer than the BMW 5 Series Sedan.
| Specification |
Lexus
LS
1995 – 1997
|
BMW
5 Series Sedan
1995 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1995 – 1997 | 1995 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 1 | 16 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 264 hp | 116 – 286 hp |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 190 – 440 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s | 6.4 – 11.9 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 198 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.4 L/100 km | 5.9 – 12.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,000 mm | 4,780 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,830 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,670 kg | 1,445 – 1,635 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.