The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (05 - 07) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 26,800
€ 37,800
€ 26,800
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 318i is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Lexus IS 300h.
BMW 318i
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
110.2
183.7
178 in
Length
183.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Lexus IS 300h
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.42 %
General
BMW 318i
Lexus IS 300h
E90
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 318i
Lexus IS 300h
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 318i
127 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 318i
133 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
BMW 318i
Lexus IS 300h
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
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24.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.23 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.91 lb/hp
16.23 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 318i
32 mpg
55 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
24 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
536 mi
Range
954 mi
BMW 318i
536 mi
954 mi
Lexus IS 300h
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).
81.4 kWh
BMW 318i
138.2 kWh
81.4 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
