Lexus LS 2017 vs BMW 7 series 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.4 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus LS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 7 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 420 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 680 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 100 HP more power than BMW 7 series, but torque is 80 NM less than BMW 7 series. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 6.0 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 3.9 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 585 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3, BMW X6, 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. 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: | 12 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.5 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`765 kg | 2`605 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 78 200 | 62 200 | |
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