Lexus LS 2017 vs BMW 7 series 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.4 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 421 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 5.1 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 81 HP more power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 150 NM more than BMW 7 series. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.4 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LS could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus LS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija, BMW 8 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 7 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.24 m | 5.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus LS is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus LS is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 515 litres | |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage space. Lexus LS has 35 litres less trunk space than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.9 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series, which means Lexus LS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`765 | 2`555 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 75 000 | |
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