The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 460 Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 62,800
€ 66,800
€ 62,800
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 460 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the BMW 540d.
Lexus GS 460
BMW 540d
56.3
71.7
79.5
58.2
73.5
83.7
71.7 in
Width
73.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
56.3 in
Height
58.2 in
112.2
190
117.1
194.3
190 in
Length
194.3 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 460
BMW 540d
3902 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.27 %
General
Lexus GS 460
BMW 540d
S19
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 460
BMW 540d
V8 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
8
Cylinders
6
4.6 L / 225 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
342 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Lexus GS 460
342 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
339 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus GS 460
339 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d
Performance
Lexus GS 460
BMW 540d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 460
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
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11.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Lexus GS 460
11.41 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 460
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Lexus GS 460
21 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
14 mpg
city
35 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
401 mi
Range
733 mi
Lexus GS 460
401 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
Environmental Impact
208.4 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 460
208.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 460
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
