The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 79,300
€ 96,900
€ 79,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 730d BluePerformance is 6.1 inches shorter and 0.1 inches wider.
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Lexus LS 500h
57.9
74.9
84
57.9
74.8
85
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
120.9
200
123
206.1
200 in
Length
206.1 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
123 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Lexus LS 500h
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb
Weight Difference:
739 lb
14.9 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
354 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
254 hp
354 hp
Lexus LS 500h
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 730d BluePerformance
413 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500h
Performance
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Lexus LS 500h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 500h
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16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
16.62 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
42 mpg
34 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
888 mi
Range
728 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
888 mi
728 mi
Lexus LS 500h
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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
115.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Lexus LS 500h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
















