The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Lexus ES 300h Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 63,800
€ 48,600
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 540i is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Lexus ES 300h.
BMW 540i
Lexus ES 300h
58.2
73.5
83.7
56.9
73.4
83.3
73.5 in
Width
73.4 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.3 in
58.2 in
Height
56.9 in
117.1
194.3
113
195.9
194.3 in
Length
195.9 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540i
Lexus ES 300h
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.16 %
General
BMW 540i
Lexus ES 300h
G30
Generation
XZ1L
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 540i
Lexus ES 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
215 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 540i
335 hp
215 hp
Lexus ES 300h
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 540i
332 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus ES 300h
Performance
BMW 540i
Lexus ES 300h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus ES 300h
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11.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
BMW 540i
11.42 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
Lexus ES 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Lexus ES 300h
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 540i
34 mpg
53 mpg
Lexus ES 300h
25 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
613 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW 540i
613 mi
706 mi
Lexus ES 300h
Environmental Impact
130.7 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
130.7 kWh
83.4 kWh
Lexus ES 300h
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Lexus ES 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
