2008 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Lexus LS
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 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 4,608 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 2007 Lexus LS | |
Make | BMW | Lexus |
Model | 525 | LS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4608 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 381 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 84 L |