Lexus LS 2007 vs BMW 7 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 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: | 445 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 200 HP more power than BMW 7 series, but torque is 20 NM less than BMW 7 series. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.2 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1380 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus IS | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, 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 2008 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 2008 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.15 m | 5.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus LS is 6 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 500 litres | |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage space. Lexus LS has 170 litres less trunk space than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.4 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`750 | 2`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 11 400 | |
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