Compare 2023 BMW 5 Series & 2003 Lexus ES 300

Price

$57600
$32300

Body Type Name

Sedan
Sedan

Doors

4
4

Drivetrain Name

RWD
FWD

Engine Name

2.0L Plug-in Hybrid Turbo I4 288hp 310ft. lbs.
3.0L V6 210hp 220ft. lbs.

Horse Power

181
210

Engine Name

2.0L Plug-in Hybrid Turbo I4 288hp 310ft. lbs.
3.0L V6 210hp 220ft. lbs.

Cylinders

4
6

Aspiration

Turbo
Naturally Aspirated

Bore

3.23
-

Compression

10.2
-

Displacement

2
3

Oil capacity

5.2
-

Stroke

3.72
-

Valve timing

VVT
-

Max hp

288 @0
210 @5800

Max torque

310 @0
220 @4400

Engine type

Internal Combustion/Electric Hybrid
Internal Combustion

Cam type

DOHC
DOHC

Valves

16
24

Electric max hp

107
-

Electric max torque

195
-

Electric max kw

80
-

Electric motor configuration

Single
-

Transmission Name

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic w/Sport Transmission
5-Speed Automatic

Transmission Style

Shiftable Automatic
-

Fuel type

Electricity
Gasoline

Combined MPG

64
21

Highway MPG

72
27

City MPG

59
18

Fuel quality

89
0

Fuel induction

DI
FI

Auto start/stop

Yes
-

Battery

maintenance-free
-

Battery saver

Yes
-

Front shock type

twin-tube gas
-

Front spring type

coil
-

Front suspension classification

independent
-

Front suspension type

double wishbone
-

Rear shock type

twin-tube gas
-

Rear spring type

coil
-

Rear suspension classification

independent
-

Rear suspension type

multi-link
-

Length

195.8
191.1

Wheelbase

117.1
107.1

Height

58.4
57.3

Ground Clearance

5.7
6.1

Width

83.7
71.3

Front Track Width

63.1
-

Rear Track Width

64.2
-

Cargo Volume

10.0
-

Passenger Volume

99.0
-

Max Payload

780
-

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

5379
-

Gross Vehicle Weight Range

5001-6000
-

Curb Weight

4314
3439

Fuel Tank Capacity

12.1
18

Head Room 1st Row

38.8
38.5

Head Room 2nd Row/Rear

37.5
37.4

Shoulder Room 1st Row

58.7
56.8

Shoulder Room 2nd Row/Rear

55.9
55.8

Leg Room 1st Row

41.4
42.2

Leg Room 2nd Row/Rear

36.5
35.6

Standard Seating

5
5

Max Seating

5
5

Seating Rows

2
2

Front Wheel Diameter

19.0
16.0

Rear Wheel Diameter

19.0
16.0

Front Tire Description

245/40R19
P215/60R16 V

Rear Tire Description

245/40R19
P215/60R16 V

Front Wheel Size

19.0 x 8.0
16.0

Rear Wheel Size

19.0 x 8.0
16.0

Front Wheel Width

8.0
-

Rear Wheel Width

8.0
-

Tire Type

All Season
-

Hip Room 1st Row

-
55.5

Hip Room 2nd Row/Rear

-
55.5

Basic Warranty (Months/Miles)

48/50000
48/50000

Powertrain Warranty (Months/Miles)

48/50000
72/70000

Roadside Assistance (Months/Miles)

48/0
48/0

Antenna

diversity
-

Auxiliary Audio Input

Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, USB
-

Internet radio app

Spotify
-

Radio

AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated
AM/FM

Radio data system

yes
-

Satellite radio

SiriusXM
-

Connected in-car apps

Google POIs, Google search
-

Infotainment screen size

12.3 in.
-

Smartphone integration

wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay
-

Electronic messaging assistance

yes
-

Phone

yes
-

Satellite communications

BMW Assist
-

Smart device app compatibility

BMW ConnectedDrive
-

Smart device app function

horn/light operation, lock operation, maintenance scheduling, maintenance status, phone as a key, vehicle location
-

Wireless

Bluetooth
-

Air filtration

yes
-

Front air conditioning

automatic climate control
, automatic climate control

Front air conditioning zones

dual
dual

Rear vents

second row
-

Clock

yes
yes

Compass

yes
-

Digital odometer

yes
-

External temperature display

yes
-

Fuel economy display

MPG, range
-

Gauge

tachometer
tachometer

Instrument cluster screen size

12.3 in.
-

Multi-function display

yes
-

Trip odometer

yes
yes

Warnings and reminders

coolant temperature warning, lamp failure, low fuel level, low oil pressure, maintenance due
-

Driver seat power adjustments

16, 4-way power lumbar, height, reclining
-

Front headrests

2, adjustable
-

Front seat type

sport bucket
bucket

Rear seat folding

split
-

Rear seat type

40-20-40 split bench
bench

Upholstery

leatherette
cloth

Armrests

rear center folding with pass-thru, rear center with cupholders
-

Floor mat material

carpet
-

Floor material

cargo area carpet, carpet
-

Floor mats

front, rear
-

Interior accents

aluminum
wood-tone

Shift knob trim

alloy
leather

Steering wheel trim

leather
leather

Assist handle

front, rear
-

Center console

front console with armrest and storage
-

Cupholders

front, rear
-

Capless fuel filler system

yes
-

Multi-function remote

panic alarm, proximity entry system, trunk release, vehicle and key memory
keyless entry, trunk release

One-touch windows

4
-

Overhead console

front
front

Power outlet(s)

12V cargo area, 12V front, 12V rear, USB front, USB-C front, USB-C rear
-

Power windows

lockout button
-

Push-button start

yes
-

Reading lights

front, rear
-

Rearview mirror

auto-dimming
auto-dimming

Steering wheel

yes
yes

Steering wheel mounted controls

audio, cruise control, multi-function, paddle shifter, phone, voice control
-

Storage

accessory hook, cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback
-

Door handle color

body-color
-

Exhaust

dual tip
-

mirror color

body-color
-

Grille color

black
-

Mirror color

body-color
-

Rear bumper color

body-color
-

Headlights

auto delay off, auto high beam dimmer, auto on/off, cornering, LED, self-leveling, wiper activated
auto on/off

Taillights

adaptive, LED
-

Side mirror adjustments

power, power folding, reverse gear tilt
power

Sunroof

yes
yes

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

yes
-

Wheels

aluminum alloy
alloy

Front wipers

rain sensing
intermittent

Power windows

remotely operated
-

Spare tire mount location

rear
rear

Airbag deactivation

occupant sensing passenger
-

Front airbags

dual
dual

Side airbags

front
front

Side curtain airbags

front, rear
front, rear

ABS

yes
yes

Brake Assist

yes
-

Electronic parking brake

auto off
-

Automatic emergency braking

front, front pedestrian
-

Child safety door locks

yes
-

Child seat anchors

LATCH system
-

Cross traffic alert

rear
-

Lane Keeping Assistance

yes
-

Parking sensors

front
-

Pre-Collision Assist

yes
-

Rear view camera

yes
-

Emergency locking retractors

front
-

Front seatbelts

3-point
-

Rear seatbelts

3-point
-

Seatbelt force limiters

front, rear
-

Seatbelt pretensioners

front
-

Seatbelt warning sensor

yes
-

Anti-theft system

yes
yes

Electronic Stability Control

yes
-

Traction control

yes
-

Are you confused, which car should you buy 2003 Lexus ES 300 or 2023 BMW 5 Series?

Find out which car is best for you by comparing the two models on the basis of their Price, Engine Transmission, Fuel Performance, Safety, Warranty and more.

Pricing

2023 BMW 5 Series price starts at $57,600 while 2003 Lexus ES 300 price starts $32,300.

Fuel Economy

The BMW 5 Series gets 59 MPG in the city, 72 MPG on the highway and 64 MPG combined. Comparatively, the Lexus ES 300 gets 59 MPG in the city, 72 MPG on the highway and 21 MPG combined.

Engine

The 2023 BMW 5 Series is powered by a 2.0L Plug-in Hybrid Turbo I4 288hp 310ft. lbs. that produces 181 horsepower and 310 @0 of torque. The 2003 Lexus ES 300 has a 3.0L V6 210hp 220ft. lbs. that produces 210 horsepower and 220 @4400 of torque.

Transmission

The 2023 BMW 5 Series comes with 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic w/Sport Transmission transmission, while the 2003 Lexus ES 300 comes with a 5-Speed Automatic transmission.

Safety and warranty

The 2023 BMW 5 Series comes with a 48/50000 basic warranty and a 48/50000 powertrain warranty. The 2003 Lexus ES 300 comes with a 48/50000 basic warranty and a 72/70000 powertrain warranty.

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