The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Lexus GS 300 Automatic (05 - 10)
€ 66,800
€ 44,100
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 540d is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Lexus GS 300.
BMW 540d
Lexus GS 300
58.2
73.5
83.7
56.3
71.7
79.5
73.5 in
Width
71.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.2 in
Height
56.3 in
117.1
194.3
112.2
190
194.3 in
Length
190 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540d
Lexus GS 300
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.39 %
General
BMW 540d
Lexus GS 300
G30
Generation
S19
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540d
Lexus GS 300
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
246 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
246 hp
Lexus GS 300
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 300
Performance
BMW 540d
Lexus GS 300
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 300
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.19 lb/hp
BMW 540d
12.77 lb/hp
15.19 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540d
Lexus GS 300
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
24 mpg
Lexus GS 300
35 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
733 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
450 mi
Lexus GS 300
Environmental Impact
115.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
185.7 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
185.7 kWh
Lexus GS 300
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540d
Lexus GS 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
