2010 Lexus GS vs. 2006 BMW 535
To start off, 2010 Lexus GS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 535 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus GS (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 BMW 535. (268 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus GS weights approximately 135 kg more than 2006 BMW 535. 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, 2006 BMW 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus GS. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lexus GS | 2006 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Lexus | BMW |
| Model | GS | 535 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4844 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
