BMW Serija 7 E38 or Lexus LS XF20?

1994–2001 vs 1994–2000 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: Serija 7 E38 5,124 mm, LS XF20 4,995 mm — a 13 cm difference.
Boot: Serija 7 E38 500 l, LS XF20 400 l.
Lowest consumption: Serija 7 E38 7.5 l/100 km, LS XF20 11.2 l/100 km.
Power: Serija 7 E38 105–240 kW, LS XF20 206–216 kW.
Standard equipment: Serija 7 E38 28 items (Base), LS XF20 24 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW Serija 7 E381994–2001 · 11 engines · Base, Individual, Highline, M SportSpecifications →Listings →

Lexus LS XF201994–2000 · 2 engines · Standard, President, Executive, LuxurySpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW Serija 7 E381994–2001no listings	Lexus LS XF201994–2000no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,984 mm–5,124 mm	Length4,995 mm
Width	Width1,862 mm	Width1,830 mm
Height	Height1,425 mm–1,435 mm	Height1,435 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,930 mm–3,070 mm	Wheelbase2,850 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume500 l	Trunk volume400 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,710 kg–2,085 kg	Curb weight1,760 kg–1,780 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank85 l–95 l	Fuel tank85 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1994–2001	Production years1994–2000
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines2
Power	Power105–240 kW (143–326 hp)	Power206–216 kW (280–294 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.5–5.4	Displacement (l)4.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.5 l/100 km · 725tds	Lowest consumption11.2 l/100 km · LS 400 VVT-i
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.6 s · 740i	Best 0–100 km/h6.6 s · LS 400 VVT-i
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim28 · Base	Items in the base trim24 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim38 · Individual	Items in the top trim33 · President
Equipment · Comfort10 · 6
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 4
Velour	Velour✓	Velour—
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats—	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats—	Heated Front Seats✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Premium Audio System	Premium Audio System—	Premium Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers—
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—
Equipment · Safety5 · 5
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Serija 7 E38 or Lexus LS XF20?

Length: BMW Serija 7 E38 5,124 mm, Lexus LS XF20 4,995 mm (a 129 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,070 vs 2,850 mm. Boot: 500 vs 400 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 7 E38 or Lexus LS XF20?

The most frugal BMW Serija 7 E38 uses 7.5 l/100 km (725tds); the most frugal Lexus LS XF20 11.2 l/100 km (LS 400 VVT-i).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 7 E38 or Lexus LS XF20?

The strongest BMW Serija 7 E38 makes 240 kW (326 hp) (750i); the strongest Lexus LS XF20 216 kW (294 hp) (LS 400 VVT-i).

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