BMW 7 series 2012 vs Lexus LS 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 4.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 7 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus LS) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 386 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 493 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is a more dynamic driving. BMW 7 series engine produces 128 HP less power than Lexus LS, but torque is 67 NM more than Lexus LS. Due to the lower power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 10.7 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 4.7 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 705 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1330 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1070 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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: | 17 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, 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. | |||
| BMW 7 sērija 2012 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.08 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 7 series is 1 cm shorter than the Lexus LS, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 510 litres | |
| BMW 7 series has 10 litres less trunk space than the Lexus LS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 1.4 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`550 | 2`455 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 28 600 | |
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