The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Lexus GS 300h Automatic (14 - 15)
€ 63,800
€ 45,300
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 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
112.2
190.9
194.3 in
Length
190.9 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 300h
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.29 %
General
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 300h
G30
Generation
L10
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 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
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 300h
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11.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.34 lb/hp
BMW 540i
11.42 lb/hp
17.34 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 300h
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 540i
34 mpg
50 mpg
Lexus GS 300h
25 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
613 mi
Range
872 mi
BMW 540i
613 mi
872 mi
Lexus GS 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).
89 kWh
BMW 540i
130.7 kWh
89 kWh
Lexus GS 300h
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
