The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 96,900
€ 88,700
€ 96,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,700
ⓘ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 500h is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 740Li.
Lexus LS 500h
BMW 740Li
57.9
74.8
85
58.3
74.9
84
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
123
206.1
126.4
205.5
206.1 in
Length
205.5 in
123 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 500h
BMW 740Li
4960 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb
Weight Difference:
728 lb
14.68 %
General
Lexus LS 500h
BMW 740Li
USF50
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

10-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 500h
BMW 740Li
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
354 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Lexus LS 500h
354 hp
316 hp
BMW 740Li
No data
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Lexus LS 500h
lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li
Performance
Lexus LS 500h
BMW 740Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 500h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.4 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h
14.01 lb/hp
13.4 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 500h
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
34 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 740Li
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
728 mi
Range
629 mi
Lexus LS 500h
728 mi
629 mi
BMW 740Li
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
149.7 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
132.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 500h
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data










