2008 BMW X5 vs. 2008 Lexus LS
To start off, both 2008 BMW X5 and 2008 Lexus LS were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (351 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2008 Lexus LS. (279 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2008 Lexus LS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Lexus LS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 BMW X5 (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus LS. (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X5 | 2008 Lexus LS | |
| Make | BMW | Lexus |
| Model | X5 | LS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 417 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 84 L |
