Lexus LS 2003 vs BMW 7 series 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 290 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 434 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
| Lexus LS engine produces 43 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 16 NM less than BMW 7 series. Despite less power, Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 11.0 | |
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The Lexus LS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 2.4 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 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| Lexus LS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus SC | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 7 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW 7 sērija 2002 4.4 engine: The main problems with the N62 engine are related to malfunctions in the Valvetronic and VANOS systems. Fluctuating idle is usually caused by ignition coil failure, air leaks, MAF sensor problems or problems ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2002 4.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 5.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
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Lexus LS is smaller. Lexus LS is 15 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 500 litres | |
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Lexus LS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Lexus LS has 70 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: | 10.9 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 2.1 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 (kg): | 2`330 | 2`490 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 3800 | |
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