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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Lexus LC Coupe comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 105,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Lexus LC Coupe?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Lexus LC Coupe: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Lexus LC Coupe

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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

5 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 5 Series Saloon is clearly cheaper – starting at 51,400 £ , while the Lexus LC Coupe costs 105,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 53,957 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus LC Coupe with 8.1 L/100km. The difference is about 6 L/100km.

LC Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers noticeably more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 263 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Lexus LC Coupe takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers significantly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 530 Nm. That’s about 470 Nm more.

5 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: BMW 5 Series Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Saloon is only slightly lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 1,930 kg. The difference is around 130 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers clearly more boot space – 520 L compared to 197 L. That’s a difference of about 323 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries clearly more – 600 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £51,400
5 Series Saloon

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 67 - 105 km
BMW 5 Series Saloon
Lexus LC Coupe

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BMW 5 Series Saloon

The BMW 5 Series Saloon blends executive poise with a driver's instinct, delivering a supple, refined cabin and a chassis that prefers composed authority over bravado. For buyers who want a grown-up commuter that still enjoys a twisty road, it’s the kind of car that keeps your colleagues impressed and your weekend grin intact.

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Lexus LC Coupe

The Lexus LC is a striking grand tourer that fuses Japanese craftsmanship with theatrical styling; slipping into its cockpit feels like being handed a bespoke suit—polished, dramatic and effortlessly comfortable. It prefers to seduce rather than shout, delivering a serene yet engaging drive for buyers who want presence and refinement without supercar fuss.

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BMW 5 Series Saloon
Lexus LC Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Price
105,400 - 114,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.1 - 11.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
184 - 262 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
82 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,930 - 1,980 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 197 L
Length
-
Length
4,770 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
1,345 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
359 - 464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 - 270 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
530 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
264 - 341 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
3,456 - 4,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Lexus
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