2019 BMW 5-Series vs 2019 Lexus GS

2019 BMW 5-Series

#6 in Luxury Mid-Size Cars

2019 Lexus GS

#14 in Luxury Mid-Size Cars

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Plug-In Hybrid 530e iPerformance

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Plug-In Hybrid 530e iPerformance	N/A	N/A	$50,160	$53,400
Sedan 530i	24	34	$50,160	$53,400
Plug-In Hybrid 530e xDrive iPerformance	N/A	N/A	$52,300	$55,700
Sedan 530i xDrive	23	33	$52,300	$55,700
Sedan 540i	21	29	$55,325	$58,950
Sedan 540i xDrive	21	29	$57,465	$61,250
Sedan 540d xDrive	26	36	$58,860	$62,750
Sedan M550i xDrive	18	25	$69,740	$74,450

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RWD GS 300

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RWD GS 300	22	32	$43,580	$46,860
AWD GS 350	19	26	$47,350	$50,915
RWD GS 350	20	28	$47,657	$51,245
RWD GS 300 F SPORT	21	30	$47,773	$51,450
RWD GS 350 F SPORT	19	27	$48,885	$52,610
AWD GS 350 F SPORT	19	26	$50,488	$54,355

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$50,160

$43,580

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$53,400

$46,860

Monthly Payment Estimate

$890 / month

$781 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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5.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 BMW 5-Series is a luxury mid-size sedan with a historic name but a bright future ahead.

The 2019 Lexus GS is a handsome mid-size luxury sedan with value on its side.

TCC Likes

Standard automatic emergency braking
Long list of available powertrains
Comfortable, quiet interior

Good value among competitors
Fun, fire-breathing V-8 option
Competitive fuel economy

TCC Dislikes

Breathtaking price in some configurations
Small plug-in hybrid battery size
Subscription for Apple CarPlay compatibility

Limited tech
Poorly functioning infotainment system
Base engine is breathless

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

Highway

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

42.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

55.7

Front Head Room (in)

38.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

57.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.8

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

36.8

Front Hip Room (in)

54.5

Second Hip Room (in)

54.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.2

62.6

Wheelbase (in)

117.1

112.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.5

72.4

Track Width, Front (in)

63.1

Length, Overall (in)

194.6

192.1

Height, Overall (in)

58.4

57.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.5

18.4

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.1

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.1

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.5

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/45HR18

P225/50VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/45HR18

P225/50VR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4266

3805

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

17 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

17 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

310

258 @ 1650

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 4000

241 @ 5800

Mileage

Battery Range (mi)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

4.06

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.72

Trans Order Code

2TE

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.82

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.60

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

3.13

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.86

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.69

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.23

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

BMW 5 Series

Lexus GS

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.7

2019 BMW 5-Series

2019 5-Series is available
Rebates: $4,500 APR credit
Financing: 4.29% APR for 60 months
Leases: From $489 for 36 months

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2019 Lexus GS

2019 Lexus GS is available
Cashback: Up to $10,000 off
Financing: From 1.9% for 60 months
Leases: From $529 per month

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