BMW 5 Series LWB vs Lexus ES 350h (2026)
BMW 5 Series LWB (₹76.60 Lakh) and Lexus ES 350h (₹66.10 Lakh – ₹71.80 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury sedan space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Lexus ES 350h is more affordable — it starts ₹10.50 Lakh lower than the BMW 5 Series LWB.
- The BMW 5 Series LWB is the more powerful car, with 254 bhp against 241 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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BMW 5 Series LWB in short
The eighth-generation 5 Series arrived in India in July 2024 exclusively as a long-wheelbase petrol: the 530Li M Sport at ₹76.60 lakh, monospec. Its 258 PS 2.0L turbo-petrol carries 48V mild-hybrid assistance, and the stretched body targets the Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB — the only other long-wheelbase sedan in the class — head on. Buyers wanting an electric 5 Series get the closely related i5 eDrive35L at ₹79.60 lakh.
Full 5 Series LWB prices & variants →Lexus ES 350h in short
The all-new ES launched in India in July 2026, and the ES 350h remains what the ES has always been: the strong-hybrid luxury sedan nobody else builds. Two variants — Exquisite at ₹66.10 lakh and Luxury at ₹71.80 lakh, per Lexus India's official price list — carry a 244 hp 2.5L petrol strong hybrid with an e-CVT, promising diesel-beating efficiency with none of the diesel. Rivals are the Mercedes C-Class and BMW 3 Series LWB, neither of which offers a strong hybrid; the ES's pitch is Toyota-group hybrid reliability wrapped in Lexus luxury.
Full ES 350h prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: 5 Series LWB or ES 350h?
The Lexus ES 350h is more affordable — it starts ₹10.50 Lakh lower than the BMW 5 Series LWB. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
5 Series LWB vs ES 350h — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: BMW 5 Series LWB — not yet tested; Lexus ES 350h — not yet tested.
Should I buy the 5 Series LWB or the ES 350h?
The Lexus ES 350h is more affordable — it starts ₹10.50 Lakh lower than the BMW 5 Series LWB. The BMW 5 Series LWB is the more powerful car, with 254 bhp against 241 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.