The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 59,600
€ 63,800
€ 59,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus GS 430 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.1 cm shorter, 4.8 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the BMW 540i.
Lexus GS 430
BMW 540i
1430
1820
2020
1479
1868
2126
1820 mm
Width
1868 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2126 mm
1430 mm
Height
1479 mm
2850
4825
2975
4936
4825 mm
Length
4936 mm
2850 mm
Wheelbase
2975 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 430
BMW 540i
1770 kg
Kerb Weight
1735 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2340 kg
Weight Difference:
35 kg
1.98 %
General
Lexus GS 430
BMW 540i
S19
Generation
G30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 430
BMW 540i
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4293 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
279 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus GS 430
279 bhp
335 bhp
BMW 540i
417 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1380 rpm
Lexus GS 430
417 NM
450 NM
BMW 540i
Performance
Lexus GS 430
BMW 540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 430
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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6.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.18 kg/bhp
Lexus GS 430
6.34 kg/bhp
5.18 kg/bhp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 430
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Lexus GS 430
25 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 540i
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
33 mpg
motorway
No data
71 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
387 mi
Range
613 mi
Lexus GS 430
387 mi
613 mi
BMW 540i
Environmental Impact
216 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).
130.7 kWh
Lexus GS 430
216 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
269 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 430
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
390 kg
Maximum Payload
605 kg
430 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
