2007 Lexus LS vs. 2005 BMW 645
To start off, 2007 Lexus LS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 645 would be higher. At 4,608 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 BMW 645. (326 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 645.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Lexus LS (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 645. (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 645.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus LS | 2005 BMW 645 | |
| Make | Lexus | BMW |
| Model | LS | 645 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4608 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 70 L |
