2007 BMW 335 vs. 2007 Lexus GS
To start off, both 2007 BMW 335 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 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Lexus GS. (279 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus GS weights approximately 285 kg more than 2007 BMW 335.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Lexus GS (418 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 335. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 335. 2007 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 335 | 2007 Lexus GS | |
| Make | BMW | Lexus |
| Model | 335 | GS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 418 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 71 L |
