2010 Lexus LS vs. 2009 BMW 535
To start off, 2010 Lexus LS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 535 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2009 BMW 535. (268 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus LS weights approximately 625 kg more than 2009 BMW 535. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Lexus LS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 535. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Lexus LS will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 BMW 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus LS. (521 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lexus LS | 2009 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Lexus | BMW |
| Model | LS | 535 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 438 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5179 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3091 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 70 L |
