The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 79,300

€ 97,800

€ 79,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 730d BluePerformance is just 0.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Lexus LS 460.
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Lexus LS 460
57.9
74.9
84
57.7
73.8
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
57.7 in
120.9
200
116.9
200.4
200 in
Length
200.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Lexus LS 460
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4751 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5677 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
11.13 %

General
BMW 730d BluePerformance
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d BluePerformance
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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
365 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
254 hp
365 hp
Lexus LS 460
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
349 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
413 lb‑ft
349 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 460
Performance
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Lexus LS 460
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Lexus LS 460
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16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
16.62 lb/hp
13.02 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
42 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus LS 460
35 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
888 mi
Range
458 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
888 mi
458 mi
Lexus LS 460
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
216 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
115.2 kWh
216 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data