The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 31,100
€ 38,500
€ 31,100
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 slightly. The BMW 318i is 5.9 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
178.4
110.2
184.3
178.4 in
Length
184.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Lexus IS 300h
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.8 %
General
BMW 318i
Lexus IS 300h
E90
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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 N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
BMW 318i
Lexus IS 300h
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
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22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.91 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 318i
36 mpg
51 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
27 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
593 mi
Range
892 mi
BMW 318i
593 mi
892 mi
Lexus IS 300h
Environmental Impact
125 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).
87.2 kWh
BMW 318i
125 kWh
87.2 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
