Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535dvsLexus GS IV 350

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10)

535d

313 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2013
VS

Lexus GS IV

350

306 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    313 hp
    233 kW
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,186 km
    737 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Lexus GS IV 350

  • Lightest
    1,721 kg
    3,794 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    178 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535dLexusGS IV350
Power
313hp233kW
306hp228kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
376Nm277lb-ft
Curb weight
1,795kg3,957lb
1,721kg3,794lb
Gross weight
2,395kg5,280lb
2,190kg4,828lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
56.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
48.2s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
351Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,186km737mi
Calculated
647km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Length
4,899mm193in
4,845mm191in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,464mm58in
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase
2,968mm117in
2,850mm112in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,627mm64in
1,590mm63in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
520L
405L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
66L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535dLexus GS IV 350PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d: Power / Torque
  • Lexus GS IV 350: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
LexusGS IV3506,400 rpm4,800 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535dLexusGS IV350
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
21.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
313 hp
233 kW
LexusGS IV350
306 hp
228 kW

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d has 7 hp more than Lexus GS IV 350.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus GS IV 350 and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
LexusGS IV350
376 Nm
277 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
LexusGS IV350
1,721 kg
3,794 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusGS IV350
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d5.5 s
LexusGS IV3505.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d and Lexus GS IV 350: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
LexusGS IV350
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d and Lexus GS IV 350: 4.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
LexusGS IV350
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
1,186 km
737 mi
LexusGS IV350
647 km
402 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
313 hp
233 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusGS IV350
306 hp
228 kW
5.9 s
228 km/h
142 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
LexusGS IV350
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,845 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
LexusGS IV350
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.5 s
LexusGS IV350
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
5.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
LexusGS IV350
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535dLexusGS IV350
Power
313 hp
233 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
376 Nm
277 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
1,721 kg
3,794 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,845 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Range score
1,186 km
737 mi
647 km
402 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
-
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535dLexus GS IV 350
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 254 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 32 km/h (20 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 539 km (335 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 115 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Lexus GS IV 350

  • Is 74 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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