The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus ES 300h Automatic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 48,600
€ 66,800
€ 48,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800
ⓘ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 Lexus ES 300h is 1.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the BMW 540d.
Lexus ES 300h
BMW 540d
56.9
73.4
83.3
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.4 in
Width
73.5 in
83.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
56.9 in
Height
58.2 in
113
195.9
117.1
194.3
195.9 in
Length
194.3 in
113 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus ES 300h
BMW 540d
3704 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.2 %
General
Lexus ES 300h
BMW 540d
XZ1L
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus ES 300h
BMW 540d
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Lexus ES 300h
215 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
No data
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus ES 300h
lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d
Performance
Lexus ES 300h
BMW 540d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus ES 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
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17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Lexus ES 300h
17.23 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus ES 300h
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Lexus ES 300h
53 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
48 mpg
city
35 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
706 mi
Range
733 mi
Lexus ES 300h
706 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
115.2 kWh
Lexus ES 300h
83.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus ES 300h
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data













