The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 97,200

€ 90,900

€ 97,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 730Ld is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Lexus LS 460.
BMW 730Ld
Lexus LS 460
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
57.7 in
126.4
206.2
116.9
198
206.2 in
Length
198 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld
Lexus LS 460
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4597 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.24 %

General
BMW 730Ld
Lexus LS 460
G12
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 730Ld
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
362 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 730Ld
261 hp
362 hp
Lexus LS 460
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
346 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
BMW 730Ld
457 lb‑ft
346 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 460
Performance
BMW 730Ld
Lexus LS 460
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 460
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16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
16.51 lb/hp
12.7 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 730Ld
41 mpg
20 mpg
Lexus LS 460
34 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
850 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 730Ld
850 mi
450 mi
Lexus LS 460
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
219.8 kWh
BMW 730Ld
117.3 kWh
219.8 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data