The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 300h Automatic (14 - 15) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 45,300
€ 66,800
€ 45,300
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 300h is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 540d.
Lexus GS 300h
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
112.2
190.9
117.1
194.3
190.9 in
Length
194.3 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 540d
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.45 %
General
Lexus GS 300h
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)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 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
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Lexus GS 300h
220 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
No data
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus GS 300h
lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d
Performance
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 540d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
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17.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300h
17.34 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Lexus GS 300h
50 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
49 mpg
city
35 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
872 mi
Range
733 mi
Lexus GS 300h
872 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
Environmental Impact
89 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 300h
89 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
