BMW 7 series 2015 vs Lexus LS 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 450 HP | 315 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 135 HP more power than Lexus LS, whereas torque is 270 NM more than Lexus LS. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.6 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 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: | 300'000 km | 420'000 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 | 8 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: | 5.10 m | 5.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| BMW 7 series is 14 cm shorter than the Lexus LS, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 7 series is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 480 litres | |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 7 series has 35 litres more trunk space than the Lexus LS. The Lexus LS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 1.1 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`575 | 2`585 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 39 600 | 65 400 | |
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