The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 61,200
€ 45,200
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 540i is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Lexus GS 250.
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 250
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.3
72.4
82.1
73.5 in
Width
72.4 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.3 in
117.1
194.3
112.4
190.9
194.3 in
Length
190.9 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 250
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.62 %
General
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 250
G30
Generation
L10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 250
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 540i
335 hp
206 hp
Lexus GS 250
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 540i
332 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 250
Performance
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 250
▶ REPLAY
10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.35 lb/hp
BMW 540i
10.99 lb/hp
18.35 lb/hp
Lexus GS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 250
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 540i
36 mpg
26 mpg
Lexus GS 250
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
650 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 540i
650 mi
450 mi
Lexus GS 250
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
172.4 kWh
BMW 540i
123.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lexus GS 250
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
