The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (05 - 07) vs. Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10)
€ 26,800
€ 31,700
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 318i is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Lexus IS 220d.
BMW 318i
Lexus IS 220d
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.7
70.9
70.9
71.5 in
Width
70.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
108.7
178
107.5
180.5
178 in
Length
180.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Lexus IS 220d
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.15 %
General
BMW 318i
Lexus IS 220d
E90
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Lexus IS 220d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 318i
127 hp
175 hp
Lexus IS 220d
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 318i
133 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 220d
Performance
BMW 318i
Lexus IS 220d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 220d
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24.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.91 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Lexus IS 220d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 318i
32 mpg
42 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
536 mi
Range
721 mi
BMW 318i
536 mi
721 mi
Lexus IS 220d
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 318i
138.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Lexus IS 220d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data


















