When you're choosing between the BMW 5 Series and Lexus ES, it's easy to make the right choice. Both are great luxury sedans that Huntsville, Florence, and Cullman, AL, area drivers like you tend to love. However, if you can only pick one, which will it be?

Like we said, you can only choose correctly, because they're both great and highly popular luxury vehicles. Still, we wanted to provide you with the information you need to make the best choice for you. So, the team at Century BMW compared these vehicles based on their engine specs and interior features.

Check out our BMW 5 Series vs. Lexus ES comparison. Then, contact us to test drive your favorite!

Want to see how BMW compares with other luxury cars? Check out our BMW comparisons page!

BMW 5 Series vs Lexus ES: Smooth Engine Specs

Whether you're driving the BMW 5 Series or Lexus ES, you can count on a smooth drive that feels powerful. Both luxury sedans come standard with an 8-speed automatic transmission that uses precise shifts to optimize performance while maintaining efficiency.

They're also unique to many sedans in that they make all-wheel drive (AWD) available. The smart system in both luxury cars actively adapts to changing roadway conditions, so you can continue to drive with confidence through rain, snow, or sun.

When it comes to engine power, however, we see the BMW take a slight edge over the Lexus. Check out the table below to see what we mean:

 

BMW 5 Series

Lexus ES

Standard Engine

2.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo I-4

2.5L I-4

Horsepower

248 horsepower

203 horsepower

Available Engine

3.0L BMW M TwinPower Turbo I-6

3.5L V6

Horsepower

335 horsepower

302 horsepower

Whether you're running on the standard or available engine, the TwinPower turbocharger helps the BMW 5 Series produce more power overall than the engine options in the Lexus ES.

Comfortable and High-Tech Interiors

One of the things that Alabama drivers love about luxury cars like the BMW 5 Series and Lexus ES is that they provide some of the most comfortable interiors on the market. With premium materials and classy wood inlays, it's always a treat to look around the cabin of these sedans.

They also provide you with plenty of interior room. In fact, the BMW 5 Series offers 38.8 inches of headroom to the driver. The Lexus ES offers a similar, but slightly smaller, driver headroom measurement at 37.5 inches.

You can also adjust your seat to your liking in either car. The BMW has standard 16-way power-adjustable front sport seats with:

  • 2-way power side bolsters
  • 4-way lumbar support
  • A memory system that remembers your settings

The Lexus ES has an available 14-way power-adjustable driver's seat.

As for technology, you can stay connected on the go in either sedan with a 12.3-inch touchscreen display in the center stack. You can use this screen to access some of your favorite smartphone features when plugged in with standard Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™.

Both the BMW 5 Series and Lexus ES make Bluetooth® wireless connectivity standard as well.

BMW 5 Series vs Lexus ES: Take Your Pick

When it comes to the BMW 5 Series or the Lexus ES, the choice is yours! If you decide you like what the BMW can offer your drives through Huntsville, Florence, or Cullman, Alabama, reach out to the team at Century BMW and schedule your test drive of the BMW 5 Series today!

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