Lexus LS 2012 vs BMW 7 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 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: | 386 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 493 NM | 560 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 128 HP more power than BMW 7 series, but torque is 67 NM less 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): | 10.7 | 6.0 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 4.7 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 705 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1500 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 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 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 7 sērija 2012 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2012 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 5.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus LS is 1 cm longer than the BMW 7 series, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 500 litres | |
| Lexus LS has 10 litres more trunk space than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 1.4 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`455 | 2`550 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 600 | 17 400 | |
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