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2003 BMW 5 Series
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2003 BMW 5 Series
MSRP $55,400 - $105,400
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2001 Lexus ES 300
MSRP $44,000 - $49,400
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas 6-Cyl Gas V8
Gas V6
Displacement
2.5L/152 3.0L/182 4.4L/268 5.0L/301
3.0L/183
Fuel System
EFI
SMPI
Horsepower
184 hp @ 6000 rpm 225 hp @ 5900 rpm 290 hp @ 5400 rpm 394 hp @ 6600 rpm
210 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
175 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm 214 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm 324 ft-lb @ 3600 rpm 368 ft-lb @ 3800 rpm
220 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission w/OD 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD, Steptronic 6-speed manual transmission w/OD
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD, ECT-i intelligence
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
11.3 - 17.6 L/100 km
12.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.3 - 10.6 L/100 km
8.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.3 - 17.6 L/100 km
8.2 - 12.3 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L
70.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
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
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
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
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
950 mm
935 - 965 mm
Front Leg Room
1,059 mm
1,105 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,443 - 1,473 mm
1,410 mm
Rear Head Room
945 - 978 mm
912 - 919 mm
Rear Leg Room
869 mm
874 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,420 - 1,486 mm
1,374 mm
Trunk Volume
1,846 L
365 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,830 mm
2,670 mm
Length, Overall
4,775 - 4,806 mm
4,831 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,801 mm
1,791 mm
Height, Overall
1,417 - 1,440 mm
1,394 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
137 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,565 - 1,840 kg
1,505 kg
Front Tire Size
P235/45R17 P225/55R16 P235/40R18 P245/40ZR18
P205/60R16
Rear Tire Size
P235/45R17 P225/55R16 P255/40R17 P265/35R18 P275/35ZR18
P205/60R16
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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