The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Lexus LS 460 Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 80,900

€ 93,800

€ 80,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 730Ld BluePerformance is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Lexus LS 460.
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
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
126.4
205.2
116.9
200.4
205.2 in
Length
200.4 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Lexus LS 460
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.88 %

General
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Lexus LS 460
F02
Generation
USF40
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730Ld 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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
242 hp
383 hp
Lexus LS 460
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
364 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
364 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 460
Performance
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Lexus LS 460
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 460
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17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.83 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
17.99 lb/hp
11.83 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
34 mpg
22 mpg
Lexus LS 460
26 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
720 mi
Range
488 mi
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
720 mi
488 mi
Lexus LS 460
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
202.8 kWh
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
141.9 kWh
202.8 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data