The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 39,400
€ 34,200
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 318d is just 3.2 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Lexus IS 250.
BMW 318d
Lexus IS 250
1429
1811
2031
1430
1810
2027
1811 mm
Width
1810 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1429 mm
Height
1430 mm
2810
4633
2800
4665
4633 mm
Length
4665 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
Lexus IS 250
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg
Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.93 %
General
BMW 318d
Lexus IS 250
F30
Generation
XE3
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318d
Lexus IS 250
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2500 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
205 bhp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 318d
148 bhp
205 bhp
Lexus IS 250
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
252 NM
at 4800 rpm
BMW 318d
320 NM
252 NM
Lexus IS 250
Performance
BMW 318d
Lexus IS 250
132 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
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10.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.59 kg/bhp
BMW 318d
10.3 kg/bhp
7.59 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 318d
71 mpg
33 mpg
Lexus IS 250
59 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
885 mi
Range
477 mi
BMW 318d
885 mi
477 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
162.9 kWh
BMW 318d
82.2 kWh
162.9 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
106 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
545 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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