The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 730Ld Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 90,900

€ 83,400

€ 90,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,400
ⓘ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 730Ld.
Lexus LS 460
BMW 730Ld
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 730Ld
4597 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5589 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.48 %

General
Lexus LS 460
BMW 730Ld
USF40
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 460
BMW 730Ld
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.6 L / 225 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
362 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus LS 460
362 hp
254 hp
BMW 730Ld
346 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus LS 460
346 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld
Performance
Lexus LS 460
BMW 730Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 730Ld
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12.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.93 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
12.7 lb/hp
16.93 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 460
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Lexus LS 460
20 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730Ld
14 mpg
city
35 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
450 mi
Range
888 mi
Lexus LS 460
450 mi
888 mi
BMW 730Ld
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
115.2 kWh
Lexus LS 460
219.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 460
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data