The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i (07 - 10) vs. Lexus GS 300h Automatic (14 - 15)
€ 56,100
€ 45,300
€ 56,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 540i is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Lexus GS 300h.
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 300h
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.3
72.4
82.1
72.7 in
Width
72.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.3 in
113.7
190.6
112.2
190.9
190.6 in
Length
190.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 300h
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.29 %
General
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 300h
E60
Generation
L10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 300h
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 540i
302 hp
220 hp
Lexus GS 300h
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 540i
288 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus GS 300h
Performance
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 300h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 300h
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12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.34 lb/hp
BMW 540i
12.59 lb/hp
17.34 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 300h
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 540i
22 mpg
50 mpg
Lexus GS 300h
15 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
414 mi
Range
872 mi
BMW 540i
414 mi
872 mi
Lexus GS 300h
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
89 kWh
BMW 540i
198.9 kWh
89 kWh
Lexus GS 300h
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
