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BMW 5 Series vs Lexus LM 500H

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BMW 5 Series
BMW 5 Series

2024 price

Lexus LM 500H
Lexus LM 500H

$220,272 - $220,272

2025 price

Summary

2024 BMW 5 Series
2025 Lexus LM 500H
Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 2.4L
Fuel Type
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Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
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6.6L/100km (combined)
Seating
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4
Dislikes
  • 520i is pricey for 153kW four-pot
  • Styling a little gaudy in places
  • Multimedia could be simpler

  • Privacy screen separting back seats
  • Not much space up front
  • Expensive
2024 BMW 5 Series Summary

More than half a century of 5 Series pedigree has led BMW to this, the first electric version of its venerable sedan, the i5. 

It's true that electric cars come with benefits that suit the realm of luxury (or at least executive) motoring like their effortless acceleration and near-silent operation, so this new G60 5 Series has the potential to be the best yet in its ‘i5’ form.

But there are rivals, well-liked ones at that, which BMW must contend with to snatch the spot at the top of the large premium sedan ladder technically held currently by the Porsche Taycan in terms of sales - though Mercedes’ E-Class would lead if its electric cousin EQE’s sales were combined.

So, with names like that to go up against, BMW better have brought its A-game.

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2025 Lexus LM 500H Summary

In 15 years as a car reviewer there have been plenty of super luxurious cars and there has been plenty of people moving. But not many super luxurious people movers. Until now. Until the Lexus LM 500h.

This people mover costs a quarter of a million dollars. And if that caught your attention you probably also want to know what that buys you. My family and I found out when we lived with the LM 500h Ultra Luxury for a week.

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