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Lexus GS vs BMW 5 Series

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Lexus GS
Lexus GS

$119,888 - $119,888

2018 price

BMW 5 Series
BMW 5 Series

$114,900 - $114,900

2024 price

Summary

2018 Lexus GS
2024 BMW 5 Series
Safety Rating

Engine Type
V6, 3.5L

Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

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Fuel Efficiency
9.3L/100km (combined)

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Seating
5

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Dislikes
  • Thirst
  • Media system
  • No Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

  • 520i is pricey for 153kW four-pot
  • Styling a little gaudy in places
  • Multimedia could be simpler
2018 Lexus GS Summary

Ah, yes, the Lexus GS. Toyota's luxury off-shoot had high hopes for the new big boy when I first saw it a few years ago. Not thousands-of-sales high hopes, but the company thought a rear-wheel drive luxury sedan stacked with gear you didn't even know you wanted would be a dead-set winner.

And to be fair, they were right. I ran a GS as a long-termer and it was impeccably-mannered. In hybrid form. It wasn't sparkling, but my goodness, it used barely any fuel; especially impressive given its size.

As the sun is surely setting on the GS, it's time to have a look and see if it's a match for the BMW 5 Series or the Mercedes E.

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2024 BMW 5 Series Summary

More than half a century of 5 Series pedigree has led BMW to this, the first electric version of its venerable sedan, the i5. 

It's true that electric cars come with benefits that suit the realm of luxury (or at least executive) motoring like their effortless acceleration and near-silent operation, so this new G60 5 Series has the potential to be the best yet in its ‘i5’ form.

But there are rivals, well-liked ones at that, which BMW must contend with to snatch the spot at the top of the large premium sedan ladder technically held currently by the Porsche Taycan in terms of sales - though Mercedes’ E-Class would lead if its electric cousin EQE’s sales were combined.

So, with names like that to go up against, BMW better have brought its A-game.

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