The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 91,700
€ 97,800
€ 91,700
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
The BMW 730d is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Lexus LS 460.
BMW 730d
Lexus LS 460
58.2
74.9
85.4
57.7
73.8
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.8 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.2 in
Height
57.7 in
120.9
200.7
116.9
200.4
200.7 in
Length
200.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Lexus LS 460
4233 lb
Curb Weight
4751 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5677 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
10.9 %
General
BMW 730d
Lexus LS 460
G11
Generation
USF40
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-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 B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
365 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 730d
261 hp
365 hp
Lexus LS 460
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
349 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
BMW 730d
457 lb‑ft
349 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 460
Performance
BMW 730d
Lexus LS 460
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 460
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16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 lb/hp
BMW 730d
16.22 lb/hp
13.02 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 730d
42 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus LS 460
34 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
866 mi
Range
458 mi
BMW 730d
866 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
115.2 kWh
216 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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