2008 BMW 750 vs. 2004 Lexus LS
To start off, 2008 BMW 750 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lexus LS would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 750 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2004 Lexus LS. (278 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2004 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 750 weights approximately 243 kg more than 2004 Lexus LS. 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, 2008 BMW 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lexus LS. (434 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 750 | 2004 Lexus LS | |
| Make | BMW | Lexus |
| Model | 750 | LS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 278 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| 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 | 2055 kg | 1812 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 84 L |
