2007 BMW M5 vs. 1999 Lexus GS
To start off, 2007 BMW M5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lexus GS would be higher. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1999 Lexus GS. (225 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1999 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M5 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1999 Lexus GS. 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 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lexus GS. (296 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M5 | 1999 Lexus GS | |
| Make | BMW | Lexus |
| Model | M5 | GS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
