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BMW M5 E39 or Lexus GS S160?

1998–2003 vs 1997–2005 · Sedan vs Sedan

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BMW M5 E391998–2003 · 1 engine · Standard, IndividualSpecifications →Listings →
Lexus GS S1601997–2005 · 3 engines · Standard, Luxury, SE, SportSpecifications →Listings →
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BMW M5 E391998–2003no listings
Lexus GS S1601997–2005no listings
Dimensions
Length4,784 mmLength4,805 mm
Width1,801 mmWidth1,800 mm
Height1,412 mmHeight1,440 mm
Wheelbase2,830 mmWheelbase2,800 mm
Ground clearance120 mmGround clearance140 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume460 lTrunk volume450 l–510 l
Curb weight1,795 kgCurb weight1,674 kg–1,730 kg
Fuel tank70 lFuel tank75 l
Engines
Production years1998–2003Production years1997–2005
Body typeSedanBody typeSedan
Number of engines1Number of engines3
Power294 kW (400 hp)Power161–221 kW (219–300 hp)
Displacement (l)4.9Displacement (l)3.0–4.3
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol
GearboxManualGearboxAutomatic
DrivetrainRear-wheelDrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption13.9 l/100 km · 5.0 V8Lowest consumption10.9 l/100 km · GS 300
Best 0–100 km/h5.3 s · 5.0 V8Best 0–100 km/h5.9 s · GS 400
Top speed250 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Standard
Items in the base trim31 · StandardItems in the base trim24 · Standard
Items in the top trim37 · IndividualItems in the top trim32 · Luxury
Equipment · Comfort9 · 6
Climate Control, 1-zone—Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Climate Control, 2-zone✓Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents✓Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control✓Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel✓Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Sport suspension✓Sport suspension—
Equipment · Interior5 · 3
Leather✓Leather✓
Electric Front Seats—Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats✓Heated Front Seats—
Sport Seats✓Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel✓Leather Steering Wheel—
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia0 · 2
Audio System—Audio System✓
12V Socket—12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 2
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights✓
Rain Sensor✓Rain Sensor—
Equipment · Safety7 · 5
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Traction Control✓Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm✓Alarm✓
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels—R16 Wheels✓
R18 Wheels✓R18 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel—Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW M5 E39 or Lexus GS S160?

Length: Lexus GS S160 4,805 mm, BMW M5 E39 4,784 mm (a 21 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,800 vs 2,830 mm. Boot: 510 vs 460 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW M5 E39 or Lexus GS S160?

The most frugal BMW M5 E39 uses 13.9 l/100 km (5.0 V8); the most frugal Lexus GS S160 10.9 l/100 km (GS 300).

Which is more powerful — BMW M5 E39 or Lexus GS S160?

The strongest BMW M5 E39 makes 294 kW (400 hp) (5.0 V8); the strongest Lexus GS S160 221 kW (300 hp) (GS 400).

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