The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 300 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 44,100
€ 58,300
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus GS 300 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
Lexus GS 300
BMW 540i
56.3
71.7
79.5
57.8
72.7
80.2
71.7 in
Width
72.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.8 in
112.2
190
113.7
190.6
190 in
Length
190.6 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 300
BMW 540i
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.3 %
General
Lexus GS 300
BMW 540i
S19
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 300
BMW 540i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
Engine Code
N62-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
246 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Lexus GS 300
246 hp
302 hp
BMW 540i
229 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Lexus GS 300
229 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Lexus GS 300
BMW 540i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
▶ REPLAY
15.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300
15.19 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 300
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Lexus GS 300
24 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 540i
16 mpg
city
16 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
450 mi
Range
449 mi
Lexus GS 300
450 mi
449 mi
BMW 540i
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
183.8 kWh
Lexus GS 300
185.7 kWh
183.8 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 300
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
