The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 74,400

€ 96,300

€ 74,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 730d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Lexus LS 460.
BMW 730d
Lexus LS 460
58.2
74.9
84
57.7
73.8
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.2 in
Height
57.7 in
120.9
199.7
116.9
199.2
199.7 in
Length
199.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Lexus LS 460
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4762 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
10.18 %

General
BMW 730d
Lexus LS 460
F01
Generation
USF40
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d
Lexus LS 460
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 730d
242 hp
362 hp
Lexus LS 460
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
346 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
BMW 730d
398 lb‑ft
346 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 460
Performance
BMW 730d
Lexus LS 460
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 460
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17.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.15 lb/hp
BMW 730d
17.67 lb/hp
13.15 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 730d
35 mpg
20 mpg
Lexus LS 460
26 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
731 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 730d
731 mi
450 mi
Lexus LS 460
Environmental Impact
139.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
219.8 kWh
BMW 730d
139.9 kWh
219.8 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data