The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08)
€ 63,800
€ 59,600
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,600
ⓘ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 11.1 cm longer, 4.8 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the Lexus GS 430.
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 430
1479
1868
2126
1430
1820
2020
1868 mm
Width
1820 mm
2126 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1479 mm
Height
1430 mm
2975
4936
2850
4825
4936 mm
Length
4825 mm
2975 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 430
1735 kg
Kerb Weight
1770 kg
2340 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2160 kg
Weight Difference:
35 kg
1.98 %
General
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 430
G30
Generation
S19
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 430
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
4293 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
279 bhp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 540i
335 bhp
279 bhp
Lexus GS 430
450 NM
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
417 NM
at 3500 rpm
BMW 540i
450 NM
417 NM
Lexus GS 430
Performance
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 430
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 430
▶ REPLAY
5.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.34 kg/bhp
BMW 540i
5.18 kg/bhp
6.34 kg/bhp
Lexus GS 430
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 430
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 540i
41 mpg
25 mpg
Lexus GS 430
30 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
33 mpg
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 L
613 mi
Range
387 mi
BMW 540i
613 mi
387 mi
Lexus GS 430
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).
216 kWh
BMW 540i
130.7 kWh
216 kWh
Lexus GS 430
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Lexus GS 430
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
605 kg
Maximum Payload
390 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
430 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
