BMW 7 series 2005 vs Lexus LS 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 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: | 231 HP | 282 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 417 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is a more dynamic driving. BMW 7 series engine produces 51 HP less power than Lexus LS, but torque is 103 NM more than Lexus LS. Due to the lower power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 11.4 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 3.2 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 480 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3, BMW X6 | 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. BMW 7 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 5.02 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 2 cm longer than the Lexus LS, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 570 litres | |
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Lexus LS has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 7 series has 70 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`480 | 2`340 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 6200 | |
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