The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Lexus GS 460 Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 61,200
€ 62,800
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 540i is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Lexus GS 460.
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 460
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
194.3 in
Length
190 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 460
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.64 %
General
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 460
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 460
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
342 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 540i
335 hp
342 hp
Lexus GS 460
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
BMW 540i
332 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 460
Performance
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 460
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 460
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10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.41 lb/hp
BMW 540i
10.99 lb/hp
11.41 lb/hp
Lexus GS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 460
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 540i
36 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus GS 460
26 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
650 mi
Range
401 mi
BMW 540i
650 mi
401 mi
Lexus GS 460
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).
208.4 kWh
BMW 540i
123.1 kWh
208.4 kWh
Lexus GS 460
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
