2010 Lexus GS vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Lexus GS 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 (303 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2011 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus GS weights approximately 130 kg more than 2011 BMW 118. 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, 2010 Lexus GS (371 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lexus GS | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Lexus | BMW |
| Model | GS | 118 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 371 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4844 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 51 L |
