2011 Lexus LS vs. 2010 BMW X6
To start off, 2011 Lexus LS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW X6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW X6 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2010 BMW X6. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus LS weights approximately 281 kg more than 2010 BMW X6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2010 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus LS. (521 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lexus LS | 2010 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Lexus | BMW |
| Model | LS | X6 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 438 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2431 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5179 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3091 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 85 L |
