Comparison Lexus LS II (facelift 1998) 400 V8 (294 Hp) Automatic & BMW 5 Series (E39) 525 tds (143 Hp)
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| Brand: | Lexus | BMW |
| Model: | LS | 5 Series |
| Generation: | LS II (facelift 1998) | 5 Series (E39) |
| Engine / modification: | 400 V8 (294 Hp) Automatic | 525 tds (143 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1997 year | 1996 year |
| Production end: | 2000 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.4 l/100 km | 11.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.4 l/100 km | 6.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.27 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 85 l | 70 l |
| Power: | 294 hp | 143 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 4600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 240 km/h | 211 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.6 sec | 10.4 sec |
| Torque: | 407 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 280 Nm @ 2200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | 1UZ-FE | M51D25 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3969 cm3 | 2498 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.75 l | |
| Coolant: | 10 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 22 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4995 mm | 4775 mm |
| Width: | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Height: | 1435 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2850 mm | 2830 mm |
| Front track: | 1575 mm | 1516 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1575 mm | 1530 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 463 l | 460 l |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Double wishbone | Several levers and rods |
| Max weight: | 2015 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1765 kg | 1555 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.4 m | |
| Tire size: | 225/60 R16 | 205/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | R15 |