The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 33,500

€ 37,800

€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 318d is 5.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Lexus IS 300h.
BMW 318d
Lexus IS 300h
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.3
71.3
79.8
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178.4
110.2
183.7
178.4 in
Length
183.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
Lexus IS 300h
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.33 %

General
BMW 318d
Lexus IS 300h
E90
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 318d
Lexus IS 300h
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 318d
141 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 318d
221 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
BMW 318d
Lexus IS 300h
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h
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23.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
BMW 318d
23.77 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 318d
42 mpg
55 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
32 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
677 mi
Range
954 mi
BMW 318d
677 mi
954 mi
Lexus IS 300h
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
81.4 kWh
BMW 318d
115.2 kWh
81.4 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data