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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Lexus LM comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 206 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 109,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Lexus LM?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Lexus LM: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Lexus LM

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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 5 Series Saloon is substantially cheaper – starting at 51,400 £ , while the Lexus LM costs 109,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 58,286 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus LM with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 5 L/100km.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 206 HP. That’s roughly 521 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Lexus LM takes 8.7 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

5 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Lexus LM offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Saloon is noticeably lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 545 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers substantially more boot space – 520 L compared to 110 L. That’s a difference of about 410 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries a bit more – 600 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon is decisively ahead 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 LM

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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 LM

The Lexus LM is a decadent, chauffeur-friendly people carrier that dresses up van practicality with yacht-like luxury and unmistakable Lexus polish. Inside it’s all about rear-seat pampering and serene refinement — perfect for buyers who want to arrive feeling like royalty, even if it’s not for the tightest budget or the smallest parking space.

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BMW 5 Series Saloon
Lexus LM

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Price
109,700 - 131,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
160 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
110 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
525 - 535 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
206 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
152 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Lexus
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