The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Lexus LS 460 Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 88,500
€ 93,800
€ 88,500
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 740d is just 0.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Lexus LS 460.
BMW 740d
Lexus LS 460
57.9
74.9
84
57.7
73.8
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
57.7 in
120.9
200
116.9
200.4
200 in
Length
200.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Lexus LS 460
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.94 %
General
BMW 740d
Lexus LS 460
F01
Generation
USF40
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740d
Lexus LS 460
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 740d
309 hp
383 hp
Lexus LS 460
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
364 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
BMW 740d
465 lb‑ft
364 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 460
Performance
BMW 740d
Lexus LS 460
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 460
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14.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.83 lb/hp
BMW 740d
14.38 lb/hp
11.83 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 740d
39 mpg
22 mpg
Lexus LS 460
32 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
828 mi
Range
488 mi
BMW 740d
828 mi
488 mi
Lexus LS 460
Environmental Impact
123.4 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 740d
123.4 kWh
202.8 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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