2021 BMW 7 Series vs Lexus LS Jackson MS | BMW of Jackson

Three engines in the BMW 7 Series will satisfy various drivers. In the entry-level trims, you can drive with the 3.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder, which generates 335 horsepower and 331 lb-ft of torque. For more power, discover the 4.4L BMW TwinPower Turbo V8 that elevates performance. It generates 523 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque. If you’re looking for the performance pinnacle, the 6.6L BMW M TwinPower Turbo V12 generates 601 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque. With this incredible engine, the M760i xDrive accelerates from 0 to 60 MPH in 3.6 seconds. It’s only beat by the ALPINA B7 that races to that same speed in 3.5 seconds. No matter which trim you choose, the Lexus LS only offers the 3.5L 6-cylinder. This engine generates 416 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque and reaches 60 MPH in 4.6 seconds.

Many technology systems such as your dashboard display and other devices appear comparable in the 7 Series and LS. Despite the similarities, BMW raises the bar with standard wireless charging, which cannot be found in the Lexus. The new BMW 7 Series also includes the optional Rear-seat entertainment Professional screen for rear-seat passengers to enjoy. With the available Gesture Control, five easy-to-learn hand gestures explain what you want your BMW to do. Neither option is available in the Lexus LS.

While both vehicles carry many similar safety systems, the BMW 7 Series provides additional driver-assist devices that focus on your parking skills. The standard Parking Assistant Plus includes Surround View Cameras with 3-D view and Active Park Distance Control. With the available Remote Control Parking option, the childhood fun of owning a remote-control car comes to life and helps you guide your car to park itself. The Lexus features standard Intuitive Parking Assist with Auto Braking and nothing else that compares to the BMW.

What comes standard in one vehicle does not follow suit in the other. BMW provides automatic 4-zone climate control standard while the Lexus offers dual-zone climate control. The BMW Multi-contour front seats adjust in 20 separate ways. In the Lexus, adjust the front seat in 16 ways. In the 7 Series, your whole cabin can be luxurious when you add the Luxury Rear Seating package. Backseat passengers feel just as relaxed as the front seat occupants with massage and ventilation for their comfort. More space can be found in the BMW than the Lexus as evidenced here:

| | BMW 7 Series | Lexus LS |
|---|---|---|
| Headroom (Front/Rear) | 39.9 inches/38.9 inches | 37.3 inches/37.3 inches |
| Shoulder Room (Front/Rear) | 59.2 inches/57.7 inches | 58.8 inches/56.4 inches |

Passengers in the back can relish more legroom with 44.4 inches in the BMW and only 38.9 inches in the Lexus. Even the cargo area gives you more room in the BMW with 18.2 cubic feet. The Lexus supplies you with less, providing you only 16.95 cubic feet in the trunk.

Jackson and Clinton drivers want exceptional qualities when considering a luxury sedan like the 2021 BMW 7 Series or the 2021 Lexus LS. Between the two, which one takes first place? Take a test drive at BMW of Jackson, located near Ridgeland and Madison, to see what you think.