Lexus LS 2006 vs BMW 7 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 4.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 380 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 493 NM | 490 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 13 HP more power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 3 NM more than BMW 7 series. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 12.0 | |
| Lexus LS consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that by driving the Lexus LS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 460'000 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: | 18 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 6 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.15 m | 5.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus LS is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 509 litres | 500 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Lexus LS has 9 litres more trunk space than the BMW 7 series. The BMW 7 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 2 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series, which means Lexus LS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`515 | 2`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 6200 | |
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