2026 head-to-head · Midsize Car
2026 BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid vs Lexus ES Hybrid
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic · 68 MPGe + 25 MPG
The 2026 Lexus ES Hybrid is the cheaper one to run. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $1,288 a year to fuel (46 MPG), versus $1,714 for the 2026 BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid (68 MPGe + 25 MPG). That's roughly $425 a year, or about $2,127 over five years.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid
- Lexus ES Hybrid
Side by side
| BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid | Lexus ES Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,714 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,288 |
| 68 MPGe + 25 MPG | Combined efficiency | 46 MPG |
| 65 MPGe / 22 MPG | City | 48 MPG |
| 73 MPGe / 28 MPG | Highway | 44 MPG |
| 49 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | — |
| 430 mi | Driving range | — |
| 34 mi | All-electric range | — |
| 98 cu ft | Passenger volume | 101 cu ft |
| 14 cu ft | Cargo volume | 13 cu ft |
| 133 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 191 g/mi |
| 7/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 7/10 |
| 9/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 7/10 |
| 2 hrs | Charge time at 240V | — |
| Plug-in hybrid | Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Premium gas + electricity | Fuel | Premium gasoline |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 2.5L 4-cyl |
| 8-speed automatic | Transmission | CVT |
| AWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid vs Lexus ES Hybrid across model years
- BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid
- Lexus ES Hybrid
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid has more cargo space (14 vs. 13 cu ft).
Among 31 2026 midsize cars, the BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid ranks 16th and the Lexus ES Hybrid 9th for lowest fuel cost.
The powertrains differ: the BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid is a plug-in hybrid, while the Lexus ES Hybrid is a full hybrid.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2026 BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid or the 2026 Lexus ES Hybrid?
Measured by cost to drive, the Lexus ES Hybrid. The BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid is rated 68 MPGe + 25 MPG combined and the Lexus ES Hybrid 46 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid vs. the Lexus ES Hybrid per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.95/gal premium gas, about $1,714 for the BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid and $1,288 for the Lexus ES Hybrid.
Which has more cargo space?
The BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid, with 14 cu ft of luggage volume versus 13 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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