The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (12 - 15) vs. Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 90,600
€ 96,900
€ 90,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is 6.1 inches shorter and 0.1 inches wider.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Lexus LS 500h
57.9
74.9
84
57.9
74.8
85
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
120.9
200
123
206.1
200 in
Length
206.1 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
123 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Lexus LS 500h
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
9.11 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Lexus LS 500h
F01
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 ActiveHybrid 7
Lexus LS 500h
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
354 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
349 hp
354 hp
Lexus LS 500h
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
332 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500h
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Lexus LS 500h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 500h
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
12.92 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
35 mpg
34 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
731 mi
Range
728 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
731 mi
728 mi
Lexus LS 500h
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).
132.6 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
128.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Lexus LS 500h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data



















