The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (07 - 08) vs. Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10)
€ 27,300
€ 31,700
€ 27,300
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
Premium 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 N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
175 hp
Lexus IS 220d
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 220d
Performance
BMW 318i
Lexus IS 220d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 220d
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22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.44 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Lexus IS 220d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 318i
40 mpg
42 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
664 mi
Range
721 mi
BMW 318i
664 mi
721 mi
Lexus IS 220d
Environmental Impact
111.8 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
111.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 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









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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