Lexus LS 2003 vs BMW 7 series 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 3.9 Diesel | |
| 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: | 282 HP | 259 HP | |
| Torque: | 417 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 23 HP more power than BMW 7 series, but torque is 183 NM less than BMW 7 series. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 9.7 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus SC | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus LS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 5.03 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 1 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: | 10.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 1.6 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`340 | 2`595 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 3800 | |
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