2019 BMW 5-Series vs 2019 Lexus GS

2019 BMW 5-Series

2019 Lexus GS

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530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
5 Series 530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$50,160	$53,400
5 Series 530e xDrive iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$52,300	$55,700
5 Series 530i Sedan	24	34	$50,160	$53,400
5 Series 530i xDrive Sedan	23	33	$52,300	$55,700
5 Series 540d xDrive Sedan	26	36	$58,860	$62,750
5 Series 540i Sedan	21	29	$55,325	$58,950
5 Series 540i xDrive Sedan	21	29	$57,465	$61,250
5 Series M550i xDrive Sedan	18	25	$69,740	$74,450
M5 Competition Sedan	15	21	$102,800	$110,000
M5 Sedan	15	21	$96,010	$102,700

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GS 300 F SPORT RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GS GS 300 F SPORT RWD	21	30	$47,773	$51,450
GS GS 300 RWD	22	32	$43,580	$46,860
GS GS 350 AWD	19	26	$47,350	$50,915
GS GS 350 F SPORT AWD	19	26	$50,488	$54,355
GS GS 350 F SPORT RWD	19	27	$48,885	$52,610
GS GS 350 RWD	20	28	$47,657	$51,245
GS F RWD	16	24	$78,678	$84,600

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$50,160

$47,773

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$53,400

$51,450

Monthly Payment Estimate

$890 / month

$858 / 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 M5 sedan is a high-performance luxury car without compromise and few rivals.

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

TCC Likes

Outstanding performance
Big enough for four adults
Sharper looking this time around

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

TCC Dislikes

Incredibly high price
Doesn’t look good in some darker tones
Dizzying array of programmable settings

Limited tech
Poorly functioning infotainment system
Base engine is breathless

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.8

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

36.8

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

Second Hip Room (in)

54.1

Front Hip Room (in)

54.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

58.4

57.3

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

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.5

18.4

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.1

17.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.5

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45HR18

P265/35VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/45HR18

P235/40VR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4266

3805

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 4000

241 @ 5800

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

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Battery Range (mi)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.69

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.23

Trans Description Cont. Again

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

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 5 Series

Lexus GS

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Emissions

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

7.4

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