BMW 7 series 2015 vs Lexus GS 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 450 HP | 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 209 HP more power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 300 NM more than Lexus GS. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.1 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that by driving the BMW 7 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 920 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus NX | |
| 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 | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 22 cm longer than the Lexus GS, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 458 litres | |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 7 series has 57 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 1.3 metres more than that of the Lexus GS, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`575 kg | 2`250 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`870 kg | 1`726 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 705 kg | 524 kg | |
| BMW 7 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 procentiem more than Lexus GS. Therefore, BMW 7 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 36 800 | 20 800 | |
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