BMW 7 series 2008 vs Lexus LS 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 5.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 445 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is a more dynamic driving. BMW 7 series engine produces 200 HP less power than Lexus LS, but torque is 20 NM more than Lexus LS. Due to the lower power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 9.3 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 2.1 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 315 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X6 | Used also on Lexus IS | |
| 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 | 5.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 7 series is 6 cm longer than the Lexus LS, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 330 litres | |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 7 series has 170 litres more trunk space than the Lexus LS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Lexus LS. | |||
| 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`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 8400 | |
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