The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 75,600

€ 93,300

€ 75,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 730d BluePerformance is 6.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Lexus LS 500h.
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Lexus LS 500h
58.2
74.9
84
57.5
74.8
85
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
58.2 in
Height
57.5 in
120.9
199.7
123
206.1
199.7 in
Length
206.1 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
123 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Lexus LS 500h
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6008 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
10.8 %

General
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Lexus LS 500h
F01
Generation
USF50
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
10-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Lexus LS 500h
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
354 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
242 hp
354 hp
Lexus LS 500h
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 730d BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500h
Performance
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Lexus LS 500h
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 500h
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17.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.55 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
17.67 lb/hp
13.55 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
35 mpg
38 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
731 mi
Range
822 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
731 mi
822 mi
Lexus LS 500h
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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
139.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Lexus LS 500h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data