The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 99,800
€ 105,900
€ 99,800
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
The BMW 740Li is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and an inch taller than the Lexus LS 500.
BMW 740Li
Lexus LS 500
58.5
74.9
85.4
57.5
74.8
85
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
58.5 in
Height
57.5 in
126.4
206.2
123
206.1
206.2 in
Length
206.1 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
123 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Li
Lexus LS 500
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4905 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
838 lb
17.08 %
General
BMW 740Li
Lexus LS 500
G12
Generation
USF50
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
10-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740Li
Lexus LS 500
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.4 L / 166 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
411 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 740Li
322 hp
411 hp
Lexus LS 500
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740Li
332 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500
Performance
BMW 740Li
Lexus LS 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 500
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12.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.93 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
12.63 lb/hp
11.93 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Li
Lexus LS 500
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 740Li
35 mpg
24 mpg
Lexus LS 500
25 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
713 mi
Range
514 mi
BMW 740Li
713 mi
514 mi
Lexus LS 500
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 740Li
128.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
Lexus LS 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Li
Lexus LS 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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