BMW 5 Series Sedan vs Lexus ES
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BMW 5 Series Sedan and the Lexus ES as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. and Lexus Manila, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: BMW AG (bmw.co.th), via bmw.co.th.
BMW 5 Series Sedan
530e variant
- SRP
- ₱5,198,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱90,455
Photo: Lexus Philippines (Lexus Manila, Inc.), via lexus.com.ph.
Lexus ES
ES 350h Executive variant
- SRP
- ₱4,108,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱71,487
How they differ
- The Lexus ES is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱4,108,000, which is ₱1,090,000 (21%) below the BMW 5 Series Sedan at ₱5,198,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the ES is estimated at ₱71,487 a month against ₱90,455 for the 5 Series Sedan, a difference of ₱18,968 a month.
- The 5 Series Sedan makes more power (299 PS against 189 PS for the ES).
- The 5 Series Sedan has more torque (450 Nm against 235 Nm for the ES).
- The ES has the larger engine (2,487 cc against 1,998 cc for the 5 Series Sedan).
- They differ in powertrain: the 5 Series Sedan has a plug-in hybrid powertrain, the ES a hybrid powertrain.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BMW 5 Series Sedan530e, ₱5,198,000 | Lexus ESES 350h Executive, ₱4,108,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 2.0L TwinPower Turbo inline-4 petrol, plug-in hybrid | A25A-FXS 2.5L inline 4-cylinder, 16-valve DOHC, VVT-iE intake / VVT-i exhaust, gasoline hybrid; 247 PS total system output (motor generator 150 PS / 270 Nm) |
| Displacement (differs) | 1998 cc | 2487 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 299 PS | 189 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | n/a | 6000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 450 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | n/a | 4,200-5,000 |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 4 |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery capacity (differs) | 22.1 kWh | n/a |
| Battery type (differs) | n/a | Lithium-ion |
| Electric range (differs) | 102 km | n/a |
| Range test cycle (differs) | WLTP | n/a |
| Motor power (differs) | 135 kW | n/a |
| AC charging (differs) | 11 kW | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 8-speed automatic | E-CVT |
| Drivetrain (differs) | Rear-wheel drive | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 5060 mm | 5140 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1515 mm | 1555 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2995 mm | 2950 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 2080 kg | n/a |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank (differs) | 60 L | 55 L |
| Cargo volume (differs) | 520 L | n/a |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | n/a | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension (differs) | n/a | Multi-link |
| Front brake (differs) | n/a | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | n/a | Ventilated disc |
| Tyres (differs) | n/a | 235/55R19 |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | n/a | ABS with EBD and brake assist |
| Stability control (differs) | n/a | Vehicle Stability Control with traction control, hill-start assist |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | n/a | 14" touch display, 10-speaker premium sound |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | Single LED, LED daytime running lights |
| Keyless system (differs) | n/a | Smart entry, push-button start, key card |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | SRS airbags: driver and front passenger, driver and front passenger knee, front and rear (as listed); Back guide camera; Intelligent clearance sonar; Moonroof; Synthetic leather seats, 8-way power front seats; Dual-zone auto climate control with rear vents; Drive modes Eco/Normal/Sport plus EV mode |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | n/a | 3 years or 100,000 km manufacturer warranty, plus up to 2 years unlimited-mileage Service Rewards Warranty |
| Battery warranty (differs) | n/a | 8 years or 200,000 km (BEV traction battery / HEV battery) |
| Service interval (differs) | n/a | Every 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.