2023 BMW 530 vs. 2024 Lexus ES 350 | NewCars.com

2023 BMW 530 vs. 2024 Lexus ES 350 Review

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2023 BMW
530

MSRP*: $56,000 to $58,300
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2024 Lexus
ES 350

MSRP*: $42,040 to $50,930
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MPG - City 23 - 25 MPG 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 33 MPG 31 - 32 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 248-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 302-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 248 hp 302 hp
Exterior Length 195.8 in 195.9 in
Exterior Width 73.5 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 36.5 in
Front 42.4 in
Rear 39.2 in
Head Room Front 38.8 in
Rear 37.5 in
Front 37.5 in
Rear 37.8 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Lexus ES 350 than the BMW 530, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the BMW 530 and the Lexus ES 350 in the front seats.

Convenience
The BMW 530 will require fewer stops at the gas station than the Lexus ES 350, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The BMW 530 is somewhat more expensive than the Lexus ES 350.

Dimensions
The BMW 530 is about the same width as the Lexus ES 350. When looking at overall length, the BMW 530 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Lexus ES 350.

Handling
The BMW 530 has about the same turning radius as the Lexus ES 350, allowing equal maneuverability in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The BMW 530 has less horsepower than the Lexus ES 350, so it will probably be somewhat slower.

Powertrain
With its lower torque, the BMW 530 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Lexus ES 350.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the BMW 530 and the Lexus ES 350.