BMW 7 series 2008 vs Lexus LS 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 408 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 466 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 7 series engine produces 41 HP more power than Lexus LS, whereas torque is 134 NM more than Lexus LS. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 84 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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: | 17 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | 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: | 5.07 m | 5.06 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 1 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: | no data | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`575 | 2`654 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 11 000 | |
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