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2012 BMW 5 Series
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2012 BMW 5 Series
MSRP $54,500 - $80,150
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2008 Lexus GS 450h
MSRP $69,200
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Mechanical
Engine
Turbocharged Gas I6 Turbocharged Gas V8 Turbocharged Gas I4 Turbocharged Gas/Electric I6
Gas/Electric V6
Displacement
3.0L/182 4.4L/268 2.0L/122
3.5L/211
Fuel System
Direct Injection
DI
Horsepower
300 hp @ 5800 - 6250 rpm 400 hp @ 5500 - 6400 rpm 241 hp @ 5000 - 6500 rpm 300 hp @ 5800 rpm
339 hp @ - TBD - (Combined) rpm
Torque
300 ft-lb @ 1200 - 5000 rpm 450 ft-lb @ 1750 - 4500 rpm 258 ft-lb @ 1250 - 4800 rpm 300 ft-lb @ 1300 - 5000 rpm
267 ft-lb @ 4800 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission w/OD 8-speed Steptronic sport automatic transmission w/shift paddles & OD
Electronic continuously variable transmission-inc: OD, snow mode, sequential multi-mode shifter
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Hybrid
Hybrid
Fuel Consumption: City
8.6 - 13.9 L/100 km
8.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
5.7 - 8.6 L/100 km
7.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
5.7 - 13.9 L/100 km
7.8 - 8.7 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
67.0 - 70.0 L
65.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Standard
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Standard
Night Vision
Standard
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4 - 5
5
Front Head Room
1,029 - 1,052 mm
960 mm
Front Leg Room
1,031 - 1,052 mm
1,105 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,481 - 1,506 mm
1,430 mm
Rear Head Room
973 - 991 mm
940 mm
Rear Leg Room
917 - 1,062 mm
925 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,427 - 1,466 mm
1,400 mm
Trunk Volume
374 - 521 L
229 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,969 - 3,071 mm
2,850 mm
Length, Overall
4,905 - 4,999 mm
4,826 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,859 - 1,900 mm
1,821 mm
Height, Overall
1,463 - 1,560 mm
1,425 mm
Min Ground Clearance
142 mm
130 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,730 - 2,295 kg
1,875 kg
Front Tire Size
P245/40R20 P245/45R19 P245/45R18 P245/40R19
P245/40R18
Rear Tire Size
P275/35R20 P245/45R19 P275/40R18 P245/45R18 P245/40R19
P245/40R18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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