2006 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Lexus GS
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lexus GS would be higher. Both 2006 BMW 525 and 2005 Lexus GS are equipped with a 2,999 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Lexus GS. (201 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus GS.
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, 2005 Lexus GS (302 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 2005 Lexus GS | |
| Make | BMW | Lexus |
| Model | 525 | GS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2999 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
