2005 BMW 525 vs. 2010 Lexus LS
To start off, 2010 Lexus LS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus LS weights approximately 790 kg more than 2005 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Lexus LS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Lexus LS will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Lexus LS (521 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 2010 Lexus LS | |
| Make | BMW | Lexus |
| Model | 525 | LS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3091 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 84 L |
