2008 BMW 550 vs. 2011 Lexus LS
To start off, 2011 Lexus LS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus LS weights approximately 363 kg more than 2008 BMW 550. 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, 2011 Lexus LS (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 550 | 2011 Lexus LS | |
| Make | BMW | Lexus |
| Model | 550 | LS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4600 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2023 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3091 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 84 L |
