The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 97,800

€ 88,500

€ 97,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,500
ⓘ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 740d.
Lexus LS 460
BMW 740d
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 740d
4751 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
6.5 %

General
Lexus LS 460
BMW 740d
USF40
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 460
BMW 740d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Lexus LS 460
365 hp
309 hp
BMW 740d
349 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus LS 460
349 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 740d
Performance
Lexus LS 460
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 740d
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13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.38 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
13.02 lb/hp
14.38 lb/hp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 460
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Lexus LS 460
21 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 740d
14 mpg
city
32 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
458 mi
Range
828 mi
Lexus LS 460
458 mi
828 mi
BMW 740d
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).
123.4 kWh
Lexus LS 460
216 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 460
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data