2007 BMW 120 vs. 2007 Lexus GS
To start off, both 2007 BMW 120 and 2007 Lexus GS were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus GS (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus GS weights approximately 330 kg more than 2007 BMW 120. 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, 2007 Lexus GS (433 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 2007 Lexus GS | |
| Make | BMW | Lexus |
| Model | 120 | GS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 71 L |
