Lexus LS 2000 vs BMW 7 series 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 2.9 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 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: | 281 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 417 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 97 HP more power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 7 NM more than BMW 7 series. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 8.7 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 3.4 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 510 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1250 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus SC | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5 | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| BMW 7 sērija 1998 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 7 sērija 1998 2.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 4.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus LS is 2 cm longer than the BMW 7 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 552 litres | 500 litres | |
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Lexus LS has more luggage capacity. Lexus LS has 52 litres more trunk space than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| 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`350 | 2`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 5600 | |
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