The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 200t Automatic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 46,200
€ 66,800
€ 46,200
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 Lexus GS 200t is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 540d.
Lexus GS 200t
BMW 540d
57.3
72.4
82.1
58.2
73.5
83.7
72.4 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.3 in
Height
58.2 in
112.4
192.1
117.1
194.3
192.1 in
Length
194.3 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 200t
BMW 540d
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.64 %
General
Lexus GS 200t
BMW 540d
L10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 200t
BMW 540d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Lexus GS 200t
242 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus GS 200t
258 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d
Performance
Lexus GS 200t
BMW 540d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 200t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
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15.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Lexus GS 200t
15.9 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 200t
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Lexus GS 200t
30 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
519 mi
Range
733 mi
Lexus GS 200t
519 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
115.2 kWh
Lexus GS 200t
149.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 200t
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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