The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 97,800

€ 78,100

€ 97,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,100
ⓘ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 Lexus LS 460 is just 0.4 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 730d.
Lexus LS 460
BMW 730d
57.7
73.8
83.5
57.9
74.9
84
73.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.7 in
Height
57.9 in
116.9
200.4
120.9
200
200.4 in
Length
200 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 460
BMW 730d
4751 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
11.13 %

General
Lexus LS 460
BMW 730d
USF40
Generation
F01
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 730d
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
365 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus LS 460
365 hp
254 hp
BMW 730d
349 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus LS 460
349 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 730d
Performance
Lexus LS 460
BMW 730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 730d
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13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
13.02 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 460
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Lexus LS 460
21 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730d
14 mpg
city
35 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
458 mi
Range
888 mi
Lexus LS 460
458 mi
888 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
216 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
216 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 460
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data