The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d xDrive (13 - 15) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 36,300

€ 37,800

€ 36,300
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 318d is 1.6 inches shorter and 0.2 inches taller.
BMW 318d
Lexus IS 300h
56.5
71.3
80
56.3
71.3
79.8
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
182
110.2
183.7
182 in
Length
183.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
Lexus IS 300h
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.39 %

General
BMW 318d
Lexus IS 300h
F30
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual 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
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
BMW 318d
Lexus IS 300h
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Lexus IS 300h
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24.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.23 lb/hp
BMW 318d
24.47 lb/hp
16.23 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 318d
50 mpg
55 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
41 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
754 mi
Range
954 mi
BMW 318d
754 mi
954 mi
Lexus IS 300h
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
81.4 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data