The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 105,900
€ 78,100
€ 105,900
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Lexus LS 500 is 6.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 730d.
Lexus LS 500
BMW 730d
57.5
74.8
85
57.9
74.9
84
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.5 in
Height
57.9 in
123
206.1
120.9
200
206.1 in
Length
200 in
123 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 500
BMW 730d
4905 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
683 lb
13.92 %
General
Lexus LS 500
BMW 730d
USF50
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

10-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 500
BMW 730d
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
411 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus LS 500
411 hp
254 hp
BMW 730d
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus LS 500
443 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 730d
Performance
Lexus LS 500
BMW 730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
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11.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500
11.93 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 500
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Lexus LS 500
24 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730d
17 mpg
city
35 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
514 mi
Range
888 mi
Lexus LS 500
514 mi
888 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
187.5 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 500
187.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 500
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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