2007 Lexus LS vs. 2008 BMW 118
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lexus LS would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus LS (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus LS weights approximately 520 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus LS | 2008 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Lexus | BMW |
| Model | LS | 118 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 51 L |
