BMW 7 Series (2005 – 2007) vs Lexus LS (2006 – 2009): specs compared
Both offer around 445 hp at most. The BMW 7 Series is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.5 s against 5.7 s. It uses less fuel, from 8.2 L/100 km against 9.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,805 kg against 1,945 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
7 Series
2005 – 2007
|
Lexus
LS
2006 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2007 | 2006 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 231 – 445 hp | 381 – 394 hp |
| Torque | 300 – 700 Nm | 493 – 521 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.5 – 7.9 s | 5.7 – 6.3 s |
| Top speed | 238 – 250 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.2 – 13.6 L/100 km | 9.3 – 11.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,039 – 5,179 mm | 5,029 – 5,149 mm |
| Width | 1,902 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,491 mm | 1,461 – 1,481 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,990 – 3,129 mm | 2,969 – 3,089 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,805 – 2,155 kg | 1,945 – 2,320 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.