Lexus LS 2017 vs BMW 7 series 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 420 HP | 530 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 4 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. Lexus LS engine produces 110 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 150 NM less than BMW 7 series. Due to the lower power, Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.5 | |
| Lexus LS consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 260'000 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: | 9 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X6, 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 | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Lexus LS is 12 cm longer than the BMW 7 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus LS is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 515 litres | |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Lexus LS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 1.1 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: | 2`585 kg | 2`640 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 78 200 | 61 200 | |
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