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Lexus LS III · Facelift 2004 430 V8vsBMW 5 Series (E39) · Facelift 2000 540i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Lexus LS III · Facelift 2004

430 V8

282 hp4293 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005
VS

BMW 5 Series (E39) · Facelift 2000

540i

286 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2004

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.3 L/100 km
    14.4 mpg US
    17.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    737 km
    458 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i

  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,615 kg
    3,560 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    177 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i
Power
282hp210kW
286hp213kW
Torque
417Nm308lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Gross weight
2,340kg5,159lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
63.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
737km458mi
Calculated
583km362mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,293cc262cu in
4,398cc268cu in
Length
5,025mm198in
4,775mm188in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,470mm58in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,925mm115in
2,830mm111in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,512mm60in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,526mm60in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
570L
460L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
84L
70L
CO2 emissions
270g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540iPowerTorque
  • Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V85,600 rpm3,500 rpm5,850 rpm
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i5,400 rpm3,600 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
19.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
282 hp
210 kW
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i
286 hp
213 kW

BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i has 4 hp more than Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 and BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
417 Nm
308 lb-ft
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i
1,615 kg
3,560 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V86.3 s
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i6.5 s

Although BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i has more power, Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 and BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 and BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
737 km
458 mi
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i
583 km
362 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
282 hp
210 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i
286 hp
213 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
282 hp
210 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,025 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,775 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
282 hp
210 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.3 s
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
6.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8BMW5 Series (E39)Facelift 2000540i
Power
282 hp
210 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
417 Nm
308 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,025 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,775 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Range score
737 km
458 mi
583 km
362 mi
CO2 score
270 g/km
-
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 154 km (95 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

BMW 5 Series (E39) Facelift 2000 540i

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 23 Nm more
  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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