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BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) · Facelift 2012 750dvsLexus LS IV · Facelift 2012 460 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) · Facelift 2012

750d

381 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2012-2015
VS

Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2012

460 V8

387 hp4608 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2012-2017

Comparison overview

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BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    740 Nm
    546 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,070 kg
    4,564 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,250 km
    777 mi
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750dLexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
381hp284kW
387hp289kW
Torque
740Nm546lb-ft
493Nm364lb-ft
Curb weight
2,070kg4,564lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Gross weight
2,635kg5,809lb
2,455kg5,412lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
58.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,250km777mi
Calculated
785km488mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
4,608cc281cu in
Length
5,079mm200in
5,090mm200in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,875mm74in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
3,070mm121in
2,970mm117in
Front track
1,611mm63in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,650mm65in
1,620mm64in
Trunk volume-
560L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
84L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750dLexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750d: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750d4,000-4,400 rpm2,000 rpm4,650 rpm
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V86,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750dLexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
17.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
115 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750d
381 hp
284 kW
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
387 hp
289 kW

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 has 6 hp more than BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750d and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750d
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
493 Nm
364 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750d
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
2,080 kg
4,586 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750d4.9 s
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V85.7 s

Although Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 has more power, BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750d and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750d
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750d and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: 4.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750d
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750d
1,250 km
777 mi
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
785 km
488 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750d
381 hp
284 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
387 hp
289 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,079 mm
200.0 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750d
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
4.9 s
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
5.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750d
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750dLexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
381 hp
284 kW
387 hp
289 kW
Torque
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
493 Nm
364 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,079 mm
200.0 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
1,250 km
777 mi
785 km
488 mi
Trunk score
-
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750dLexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750d

  • Has 247 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 465 km (289 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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