2006 Lexus SC vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lexus SC would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus SC (283 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2011 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 520.
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, 2006 Lexus SC (419 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 520. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus SC | 2011 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Lexus | BMW |
| Model | SC | 520 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
