BMW i4 vs Lexus LS

How does the BMW i4 stack up against the Lexus LS? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

BMW i4BMW i4
vs
Lexus LSLexus LS
SpecBMW i4Lexus LS
Horsepower (max)536 hp416 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.9 s5.0 s
Top speed225 km/h250 km/h
Variants42
Body stylePerformance EV Gran CoupeFull-size luxury sedan
GenerationG26XF50
Production2022 – present2017 – present
Length4,783 mm5,235 mm
Width1,852 mm1,900 mm
Height1,448 mm1,450 mm
Wheelbase2,856 mm3,125 mm

BMW i4 vs Lexus LS: common questions

Is the BMW i4 or Lexus LS faster?
The BMW i4 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.7s versus the Lexus LS's 4.8s (0-100 km/h in 3.9s vs 5s).
Which has more horsepower, the BMW i4 or the Lexus LS?
The BMW i4 makes more power: 536 hp (400 kW) versus 416 hp (310 kW) for the Lexus LS.
Is the BMW i4 or Lexus LS faster on top speed?
The Lexus LS has the higher top speed at 155 mph (250 km/h), versus 140 mph (225 km/h) for the BMW i4.
What is the main difference between the BMW i4 and the Lexus LS?
The BMW i4 is a performance ev gran coupe, while the Lexus LS is a full-size luxury sedan. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
BMW i4 specs →Lexus LS specs →