The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 39,800
€ 38,500
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 318d is 1.9 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
182.4
110.2
184.3
182.4 in
Length
184.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
Lexus IS 300h
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.24 %
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 B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 318d
148 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
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23.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
BMW 318d
23.46 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 318d
52 mpg
56 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
44 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
787 mi
Range
976 mi
BMW 318d
787 mi
976 mi
Lexus IS 300h
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
79.5 kWh
BMW 318d
92.5 kWh
79.5 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data


















