The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 460 Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15)
€ 86,900

€ 95,400

€ 86,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus LS 460 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW ActiveHybrid 7L.
Lexus LS 460
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
57.7
73.8
83.5
58.3
74.9
84
73.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
116.9
198
126.4
205.5
198 in
Length
205.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 460
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.05 %

General
Lexus LS 460
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
USF40
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 460
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.6 L / 225 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
375 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
Lexus LS 460
375 hp
349 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
364 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Lexus LS 460
364 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Performance
Lexus LS 460
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 460
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
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11.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.08 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
11.43 lb/hp
13.08 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 460
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Lexus LS 460
21 mpg
35 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
14 mpg
city
39 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
470 mi
Range
731 mi
Lexus LS 460
470 mi
731 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Environmental Impact
210.3 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).
128.7 kWh
Lexus LS 460
210.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 460
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data