The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Lexus GS 450h Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 61,200
€ 60,800
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,800
ⓘ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, 1.9 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Lexus GS 450h.
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 450h
58.2
73.5
83.7
56.3
71.7
79.5
73.5 in
Width
71.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.2 in
Height
56.3 in
117.1
194.3
112.2
190.9
194.3 in
Length
190.9 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 450h
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
13.69 %
General
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 450h
G30
Generation
S19
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 450h
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid 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
3.5 L / 171 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
340 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 540i
335 hp
340 hp
Lexus GS 450h
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 540i
332 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus GS 450h
Performance
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 450h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 450h
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10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.55 lb/hp
BMW 540i
10.99 lb/hp
12.55 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 540i
36 mpg
31 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
650 mi
Range
524 mi
BMW 540i
650 mi
524 mi
Lexus GS 450h
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 540i
123.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 450h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
