BMW 7 Series vs Lexus LS (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,570
- 7 Series: 6 mpg better, 2.1 cu ft more cargo.
- LS: 41 hp more, 0.3 s quicker to 60.
- 7 Series wins 4 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | 7 Series | LS | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $100,850 | $99,280 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 375 hp | 416 hp | LS |
| Torque | 383 lb-ft to 398 lb-ft | 442 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 27 mpg | 21 mpg | 7 Series |
| Cargo, max | 19.1 cu ft | 17.0 cu ft | 7 Series |
| Cargo, seats up | 19.1 cu ft | 16.9 cu ft | 7 Series |
| Rear legroom | 43.3 in | 38.9 in | 7 Series |
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 41.0 in | About the same |
| Length | 212.2 in | 206.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 76.8 in | 74.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,720 lb to 5,741 lb | 4,905 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | 5.9 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 4.9 s tested | 4.6 s tested | LS |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Series 740i xDrive AWD $102,300 | LS 500 Heritage Edition AWD $97,830 | $4,470 |
| LS 500 Heritage Edition AWD $97,830 | 7 Series 740i RWD $99,300 | $1,470 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | 7 Series | LS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $100,850 | $99,280 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,422 | $1,829 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,533 | $10,971 |
| Total, 6 years | $109,383 | $110,251 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: 7 Series wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | 7 Series | 22% |
| Power | LS | 10% |
| Space | 7 Series | 11% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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