The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 450h Automatic (06 - 10) vs. BMW 540i (07 - 10)
€ 59,900
€ 56,100
€ 59,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus GS 450h 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 450h
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 450h
BMW 540i
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.08 %
General
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 540i
S19
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 540i
6-cylinder full hybrid 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
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
340 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
340 hp
302 hp
BMW 540i
No data
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 450h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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12.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
12.58 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
30 mpg
22 mpg
BMW 540i
26 mpg
city
15 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
511 mi
Range
414 mi
Lexus GS 450h
511 mi
414 mi
BMW 540i
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).
198.9 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
149.7 kWh
198.9 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
