Compare the2022 BMW 8 Series Gran CoupeVS 2021 Lexus LS Series

Both the 8 Series Gran Coupe and the LS Series have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, driver alert monitors, available all wheel drive, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

The 8 Series Gran Coupe’s corrosion warranty is 6 years longer than the LS Series’ (12 vs. 6 years).

BMW pays for scheduled maintenance on the 8 Series Gran Coupe for 2 years and 26000 miles longer than Lexus pays for maintenance for the LS Series (3/36,000 vs. 1/10,000).

There are over 43 percent more BMW dealers than there are Lexus dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the 8 Series Gran Coupe’s warranty.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the 8 Series Gran Coupe’s reliability 37 points higher than the LS Series.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the 8 Series Gran Coupe first among large premium cars in their 2020 Initial Quality Study. The LS Series isn’t in the top three in its category.

The 840i Gran Coupe’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder produces 18 lbs.-ft. more torque (368 vs. 350) than the LS 500h’s standard 3.5 DOHC V6 hybrid. The M850i Gran Coupe’s standard 4.4 turbo V8 produces 107 more horsepower (523 vs. 416) and 111 lbs.-ft. more torque (553 vs. 442) than the LS 500’s standard 3.4 turbo V6.

As tested in Motor Trend the 840i Gran Coupe 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder is faster than the Lexus LS Series:

On the EPA test cycle the 8 Series Gran Coupe gets better mileage than the LS Series:

Regardless of its engine, regenerative brakes improve the 8 Series Gran Coupe’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. Lexus only offers a regenerative brake system on the LS Series Hybrid.

Regardless of its engine, the 8 Series Gran Coupe’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. Lexus only offers an automatic engine start/stop system on the LS Series Hybrid.

The 8 Series Gran Coupe’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The LS Series doesn’t offer launch control.

For better stopping power the 8 Series Gran Coupe’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the LS Series:

The 8 Series Gran Coupe stops shorter than the LS Series:

For better traction and acceleration, the 8 Series Gran Coupe has larger rear tires than the LS Series (275/35R19 vs. 245/50R19).

The 840i Gran Coupe’s standard 245/40R19 front and 275/35R19 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series front and 35 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the LS Series’ standard 50 series tires. The 8 Series Gran Coupe’s optional 245/35R20 front and 275/30R20 rear tires have a lower 35 series front and 30 series rear profile than the LS Series 500 F Sport’s 45 series front and 40 series rear tires.

The M850i Gran Coupe offers an available active suspension system, which counteracts cornering forces actively, limiting body roll and improving handling and stability. Lexus doesn’t offer an active suspension on the LS Series.

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the 8 Series Gran Coupe is 1.6 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the LS Series.

The 840i Gran Coupe xDrive handles at .92 G’s, while the LS 500h AWD pulls only .80 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The 840i Gran Coupe xDrive executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.9 seconds quicker than the LS 500h AWD (25.1 seconds @ .74 average G’s vs. 27 seconds @ .65 average G’s).

The BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 350 to 450 pounds less than the Lexus LS Series.

The 840i Gran Coupe is 5.9 inches shorter than the LS Series, making the 8 Series Gran Coupe easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The front grille of the 8 Series Gran Coupe uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The LS Series doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The 8 Series Gran Coupe has 1.8 inches more front headroom and 1.1 inches more front legroom than the LS Series.

The 8 Series Gran Coupe’s standard rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo. The LS Series doesn’t offer folding rear seats.

The BMW 8 Series comes in coupe, convertible and sedan bodystyles; the Lexus LS Series isn’t available as a coupe or convertible.

The 8 Series Gran Coupe will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the 8 Series Gran Coupe will retain 44.62% to 45.08% of its original price after five years, while the LS Series only retains 36.5% to 38.48%.