The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus ES 300h Automatic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 48,600

€ 61,200

€ 48,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘ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 540i.
Lexus ES 300h
BMW 540i
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 540i
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.59 %

General
Lexus ES 300h
BMW 540i
XZ1L
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus ES 300h
BMW 540i
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus ES 300h
215 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
No data
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Lexus ES 300h
lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Lexus ES 300h
BMW 540i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus ES 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i
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17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Lexus ES 300h
17.23 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus ES 300h
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Lexus ES 300h
53 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 540i
48 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
706 mi
Range
650 mi
Lexus ES 300h
706 mi
650 mi
BMW 540i
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).
123.1 kWh
Lexus ES 300h
83.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus ES 300h
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data