2021 BMW 5 Series vs. Lexus LS

The Undeniable One in Bakersfield, CA

Boldly travel further in the 2021 BMW 5 Series Sedan in Bakersfield, California. With uncompromised power, agility, and technology, you won’t falter when exploring the open road. But if you channel another vehicle to try and amount to the 5 Series’ status, you will be disappointed. Let's compare it to the Lexus LS Series, so you can have a better understanding of why BMW is the best fit for you.

There’s more to styling when it comes to the construction of the 5 Series, as every curve and aerodynamic design helps reduce drag and improve handling while keeping the interior quiet. Being 10.3 inches shorter, and weighing 800 to 950 pounds less than the LS Series, this 5 Series sedan is more efficient and easier to maneuver than the Lexus. When you take a look at the iconic grille of this magnificent BMW, not only will you see a carefully crafted piece of art, but the functionality behind it will surprise you. The front grille uses electronically controlled shutters that operate to close off airflow and reduce drag. Overall, this can help improve the 5 Series’ fuel economy, but not for the LS Series since this feature is absent. 

The technology within the 5 Series Sedan should be noted and adored as well, as everything is integrated to satisfy your every need. This perfected technology includes Parking Assistant Plus, which allows the vehicle to parallel park without driver interference automatically. As an additional feature, you can opt for Remote Control Parking; press a button and witness as your car is parked and retrieved remotely. The LS, unfortunately, doesn’t offer such advanced technology.  

Along with the incredible parking feature, the 5 Series hosts the latest 7.0 iDrive Operating System, providing easier access to connected features for an immersive technological experience. This updated technology includes Live Cockpit Professional to seamlessly integrate information between the central information display and digital instrument cluster, for an improved driving experience. 

As a final pass at the Lexus LS Series, our final comparison will be of its safety features. Within the 5 Series, the driver will have access to a passive infrared night vision system for easy detection at night. By utilizing an infrared camera, this BMW can easily detect people, animals, and other objects via heat signatures, and then project an image of them onto a monitor. The LS might share similar lane departure warning systems and crash mitigating brakes, but it can’t amount to an infrared night vision system. 

Experience all of the progression of power and poise within the 2021 BMW 5 Series Sedan in Bakersfield, California, by visiting us for a test-drive. At BMW of Bakersfield, we care deeply about the type of experience our customers have, so give us a call today, and let’s make your dream of owning this BMW a reality. 

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