Lexus LS 2009 vs BMW 7 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 380 HP | 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 498 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
| Lexus LS engine produces 28 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 102 NM less than BMW 7 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 11.4 | |
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The Lexus LS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 710 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 350'000 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: | 19 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, 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: | 5.06 m | 5.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
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Lexus LS is smaller. Lexus LS is 15 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 500 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Lexus LS has 10 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: | 11.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series. | |||
| 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`470 | 2`610 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 11 400 | |
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