The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Lexus GS 300h Automatic (15 - 18)
€ 61,200
€ 47,100
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Lexus GS 300h.
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 300h
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
192.1
194.3 in
Length
192.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 300h
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.64 %
General
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 300h
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 300h
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 540i
335 hp
220 hp
Lexus GS 300h
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 540i
332 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus GS 300h
Performance
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 300h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 300h
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10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
BMW 540i
10.99 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 300h
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 540i
36 mpg
53 mpg
Lexus GS 300h
26 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
650 mi
Range
932 mi
BMW 540i
650 mi
932 mi
Lexus GS 300h
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).
83.4 kWh
BMW 540i
123.1 kWh
83.4 kWh
Lexus GS 300h
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data


















