The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 97,800

€ 94,200

€ 97,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus LS 460 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 740i.
Lexus LS 460
BMW 740i
57.7
73.8
83.5
58.2
74.9
85.4
73.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.7 in
Height
58.2 in
116.9
200.4
120.9
200.7
200.4 in
Length
200.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 460
BMW 740i
4751 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
783 lb
16.48 %

General
Lexus LS 460
BMW 740i
USF40
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 460
BMW 740i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.6 L / 225 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
365 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus LS 460
365 hp
322 hp
BMW 740i
349 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Lexus LS 460
349 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740i
Performance
Lexus LS 460
BMW 740i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 740i
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13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.32 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
13.02 lb/hp
12.32 lb/hp
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 460
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Lexus LS 460
21 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 740i
14 mpg
city
25 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
458 mi
Range
713 mi
Lexus LS 460
458 mi
713 mi
BMW 740i
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).
128.7 kWh
Lexus LS 460
216 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 460
BMW 740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data