2021 BMW 7-Series vs 2021 Lexus LS

2021 BMW 7-Series

#5 in Luxury Large Cars

2021 Lexus LS

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740i Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
7 Series 740i Sedan	22	29	$81,225	$86,800
7 Series 740i xDrive Sedan	20	27	$84,015	$89,800
7 Series 745e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$89,685	$95,900
7 Series 750i xDrive Sedan	17	24	$96,290	$103,000
7 Series ALPINA B7 xDrive Sedan	17	24	$133,675	$143,200
7 Series M760i xDrive Sedan	13	20	$147,255	$157,800

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LS 500 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LS LS 500 AWD	17	27	$72,911	$79,250
LS LS 500 F SPORT AWD	17	27	$76,223	$82,850
LS LS 500 F SPORT RWD	18	29	$73,232	$79,600
LS LS 500 RWD	18	29	$69,920	$76,000
LS LS 500h AWD	23	29	$86,251	$93,750
LS LS 500h RWD	25	33	$83,260	$90,500

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$81,225

$72,911

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$86,800

$79,250

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1447 / month

$1321 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.6

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 BMW 7-Series has brash looks but brims with sophistication from behind the wheel.

Though not perfect, the 2021 Lexus LS is a sublime hauler that’s exceptionally comfortable and thrills with its details.

TCC Likes

Plush digs inside
Superb ride quality
Fantastic engines

Sharp style
Plush digs inside
Surprisingly frugal

TCC Dislikes

Does anyone actually like that grille?
745e doesn’t cut it
Massively expensive

Steering imprecision
Springy ride
Artificial hybrid powertrain noise

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

38.9

37.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

56.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

37.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.2

58.8

Second Leg Room (in)

44.4

38.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.4

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

Second Hip Room (in)

55.1

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.9

74.8

Track Width, Front (in)

63.4

64.3

Length, Overall (in)

207.4

206.1

Height, Overall (in)

58.2

57.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.6

64.3

Wheelbase (in)

126.4

123

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

18.2

16.9

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.5

13.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

20.6

21.7

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P245/50VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P245/50VR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4244

4905

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

330 @ 1500

442 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

3.5 L/210

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

335 @ 5500

416 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

3.15

Trans Order Code

2TB

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

1.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.88

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.19

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.25

4.92

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.08

2.76

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.17

2.35

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.79

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.32

1.46

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.71

5.17

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 7 Series

Lexus LS

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.2

8.4

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