BMW M5 E39 or Lexus LS XF20?

1998–2003 vs 1994–2000 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: M5 E39 4,784 mm, LS XF20 4,995 mm — a 21 cm difference.
Boot: M5 E39 460 l, LS XF20 400 l.
Lowest consumption: M5 E39 13.9 l/100 km, LS XF20 11.2 l/100 km.
Power: M5 E39 294 kW, LS XF20 206–216 kW.
Standard equipment: M5 E39 31 items (Standard), LS XF20 24 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW M5 E391998–2003 · 1 engine · Standard, IndividualSpecifications →Listings →

Lexus LS XF201994–2000 · 2 engines · Standard, President, Executive, LuxurySpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW M5 E391998–2003no listings	Lexus LS XF201994–2000no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,784 mm	Length4,995 mm
Width	Width1,801 mm	Width1,830 mm
Height	Height1,412 mm	Height1,435 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,830 mm	Wheelbase2,850 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume460 l	Trunk volume400 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,795 kg	Curb weight1,760 kg–1,780 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank85 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1998–2003	Production years1994–2000
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines1	Number of engines2
Power	Power294 kW (400 hp)	Power206–216 kW (280–294 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)4.9	Displacement (l)4.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption13.9 l/100 km · 5.0 V8	Lowest consumption11.2 l/100 km · LS 400 VVT-i
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.3 s · 5.0 V8	Best 0–100 km/h6.6 s · LS 400 VVT-i
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim31 · Standard	Items in the base trim24 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · Individual	Items in the top trim33 · President
Equipment · Comfort9 · 6
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Sport suspension	Sport suspension✓	Sport suspension—
Equipment · Interior5 · 4
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats—	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia0 · 2
Premium Audio System	Premium Audio System—	Premium Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 2
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Equipment · Safety7 · 5
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW M5 E39 or Lexus LS XF20?

Length: Lexus LS XF20 4,995 mm, BMW M5 E39 4,784 mm (a 211 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,850 vs 2,830 mm. Boot: 400 vs 460 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW M5 E39 or Lexus LS XF20?

The most frugal BMW M5 E39 uses 13.9 l/100 km (5.0 V8); the most frugal Lexus LS XF20 11.2 l/100 km (LS 400 VVT-i).

Which is more powerful — BMW M5 E39 or Lexus LS XF20?

The strongest BMW M5 E39 makes 294 kW (400 hp) (5.0 V8); the strongest Lexus LS XF20 216 kW (294 hp) (LS 400 VVT-i).

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