The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Lexus GS F Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 66,800
€ 100,500
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 540d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Lexus GS F.
BMW 540d
Lexus GS F
58.2
73.5
83.7
56.7
72.6
82.1
73.5 in
Width
72.6 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.2 in
Height
56.7 in
117.1
194.3
112.2
193.5
194.3 in
Length
193.5 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540d
Lexus GS F
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.87 %
General
BMW 540d
Lexus GS F
G30
Generation
L10
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540d
Lexus GS F
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
470 hp
at 7100 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
470 hp
Lexus GS F
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Lexus GS F
Performance
BMW 540d
Lexus GS F
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS F
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.75 lb/hp
BMW 540d
12.77 lb/hp
8.75 lb/hp
Lexus GS F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540d
Lexus GS F
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus GS F
35 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
733 mi
Range
366 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
366 mi
Lexus GS F
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).
212.1 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
212.1 kWh
Lexus GS F
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540d
Lexus GS F
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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