The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 80,900

€ 105,900

€ 80,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,900
ⓘ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 730Ld BluePerformance is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Lexus LS 500.
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Lexus LS 500
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
126.4
205.2
123
206.1
205.2 in
Length
206.1 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
123 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Lexus LS 500
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4905 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
11.23 %

General
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Lexus LS 500
F02
Generation
USF50
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
10-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Lexus LS 500
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.4 L / 166 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
411 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
242 hp
411 hp
Lexus LS 500
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500
Performance
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Lexus LS 500
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Lexus LS 500
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17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.93 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
17.99 lb/hp
11.93 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Lexus LS 500
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
34 mpg
24 mpg
Lexus LS 500
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
720 mi
Range
514 mi
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
720 mi
514 mi
Lexus LS 500
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).
187.5 kWh
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
141.9 kWh
187.5 kWh
Lexus LS 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Lexus LS 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data