Whether it's on business trips or during your daily commute, drivers in Knoxville, Loudon, and Lenoir City, TN, need a sedan with classy looks and a refined performance. That may be why you're looking to the BMW 5 Series and the Lexus ES.

These sedans are going head to head in this comparison created by Grayson BMW. It's the BMW 5 Series vs. Lexus ES-let's see who comes out on top!

How Do These Luxury Sedans Perform?

Both the BMW 5 Series and the Lexus ES come standard with a 4-cylinder engine, but you'll get more power out of the TwinPower Turbo engine onboard the 5 Series. It cranks out 248 horsepower, while the 2.5L in-line 4 of the ES tops out at just 203 horsepower.

That additional power means that the BMW 5 Series will leave the Lexus ES in the dust. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 MPH in just 5.9 seconds. It takes the ES a full 8.6 seconds to hit the same speed.

If you're looking for a hybrid vehicle to take on the daily commute, both vehicles offer a hybrid configuration. They'll let you cruise past the next gas station, but you'll be moving a bit faster in the BMW 5 Series 530e. It produces a total power output of 288 horsepower, while the Lexus ES 300h tops out at 215 horsepower.

5 Series vs ES: What Are the Interiors Like?

Both luxury sedans are spacious enough for five passengers, but you'll have more room in the front seats of the BMW 5 Series. It has 38.8 inches of headroom up front, while the Lexus ES only gives you 37.5 inches of front headroom to stretch out into.

The 5 Series will put you in the lap of luxury with its available massaging front seats. They can be heated or ventilated and offer eight massaging programs with three different levels of intensity. The seats in the ES can be heated or ventilated, but they don't offer the same massaging function.

You'll be able to keep up with the world around you with features like Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto. They come standard in both sedans, but only the infotainment system inside the 5 Series comes with the user-friendly, multi-input iDrive 7.0. It lets you operate the system using your voice, the touchscreen, or iDrive touchpad Controller.

The Better Safety Option: BMW 5 Series or Lexus ES

The BMW 5 Series starts off strong in the safety game with the Active Protection System. When it detects an imminent collision, it then prepares the vehicle by automatically tightening the seat belts, closing the windows, and activating post-crash braking. The Lexus ES doesn't offer a similar system.

Both vehicles come with an intuitive infotainment system. The Lexus Safety System+ 2.0 and the BMW Active Driving Assistant both include features like:

  • Frontal Collision Warning
  • Active Blind Spot Detection
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Speed Limit Info

You will also have more confidence in your parking game with either sedan. They both come with parking sensors in the front and rear of the vehicles that will warn you when you get too close to a potential obstacle.

BMW 5 Series vs Lexus ES: Time to Decide

The BMW 5 Series has the clear performance advantage, but once you realize it also has more space, superior comfort, and a smarter safety system, you're sure to realize that it's the right sedan to add to your rides through Knoxville, Loudon, and Lenoir City, Tennessee.

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