Lexus LS 2006 vs BMW 7 series 2005
| 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: | 380 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 493 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 149 HP more power than BMW 7 series, but torque is 27 NM less than BMW 7 series. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 8.2 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 2.9 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 435 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1370 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. | |||
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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, 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 sērija 2005 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2005 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus LS is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 3 cm lower. | |||
| 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 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 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`465 | 2`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 5800 | |
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