BMW 7 series 2008 vs Lexus LS 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 4.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 380 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 498 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 7 series engine produces 135 HP less power than Lexus LS, but torque is 42 NM more than Lexus LS. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 9.8 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 2.6 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 390 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus LS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X6 | 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. BMW 7 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.21 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 7 series is 15 cm longer than the Lexus LS, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 510 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 7 series has 10 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: | 12.2 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Lexus LS, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`525 | 2`470 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 13 000 | |
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