2005 BMW 530 vs. 2012 Lexus LS
To start off, 2012 Lexus LS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 530 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (227 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LS weights approximately 388 kg more than 2005 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Lexus LS (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2012 Lexus LS | |
| Make | BMW | Lexus |
| Model | 530 | LS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2023 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3091 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 84 L |
