BMW 840i xDrive vs Lexus LS500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Lexus LS500
Overview
| Spec | BMW 840i xDrive840i xDrive | Lexus LS500LS 500 Heritage Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 840i xDrive | LS 500 Heritage Edition |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 840i xDrive840i xDrive | Lexus LS500LS 500 Heritage Edition |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $93,800 (best) | $97,830 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 840i xDrive840i xDrive | Lexus LS500LS 500 Heritage Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 21 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 17 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 27 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 18 gal | 22 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 840i xDrive840i xDrive | Lexus LS500LS 500 Heritage Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 416 hp (best) |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | 442 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3.4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 840i xDrive840i xDrive | Lexus LS500LS 500 Heritage Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 15.5 cu ft (best) | — |
| Payload | 1,010 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 4,281 lbs (best) | 4,905 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 119 in | 123 in (best) |
| Length | 200.3 in | 206.1 in (best) |
| Width | 76.1 in (best) | 75 in |
| Height | 55.4 in | 57.5 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 840i xDrive840i xDrive | Lexus LS500LS 500 Heritage Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW 840i xDrive | Lexus LS500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 840i xDrive $93,800 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LS 500 Heritage Edition $97,830 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | 840i xDrive $94,700 MSRP | — |
| 3 | 840i xDrive $103,500 MSRP | — |