BMW 7 series 2001 vs Lexus LS 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 281 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 417 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 52 HP more power than Lexus LS, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Lexus LS. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 12.1 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus LS, which means that by driving the BMW 7 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 940 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: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus SC | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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 2001 4.4 engine: The main problems with the N62 engine are related to malfunctions in the Valvetronic and VANOS systems. Fluctuating idle is usually caused by ignition coil failure, air leaks, MAF sensor problems or problems ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2001 4.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 3 cm longer than the Lexus LS, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 552 litres | |
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Lexus LS has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 7 series has 52 litres less trunk space than the Lexus LS. This could mean that the BMW 7 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 1.6 metres more than that of the Lexus LS, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`450 | 2`350 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 4200 | |
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