The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 450h Automatic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 56,100
€ 61,200
€ 56,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus GS 450h is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 540i
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 450h
BMW 540i
4101 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.22 %
General
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 540i
L10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 540i
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
340 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
340 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
No data
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 450h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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12.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
12.06 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
40 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 540i
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
695 mi
Range
650 mi
Lexus GS 450h
695 mi
650 mi
BMW 540i
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
123.1 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
111.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
