The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Lexus GS 450h Automatic (06 - 10)
€ 58,300
€ 59,900
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 540i is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Lexus GS 450h.
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 450h
57.8
72.7
80.2
56.3
71.7
79.5
72.7 in
Width
71.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.8 in
Height
56.3 in
113.7
190.6
112.2
190
190.6 in
Length
190 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 450h
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.57 %
General
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 450h
E60
Generation
S19
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 450h
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
340 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 540i
302 hp
340 hp
Lexus GS 450h
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 540i
288 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus GS 450h
Performance
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 450h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 450h
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12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.58 lb/hp
BMW 540i
12.67 lb/hp
12.58 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 540i
24 mpg
30 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
449 mi
Range
511 mi
BMW 540i
449 mi
511 mi
Lexus GS 450h
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 540i
183.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 450h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
