The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Convertible (10 - 14) vs. Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 39,100
€ 49,700
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318i Cabrio is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Lexus IS 250C.
BMW 318i Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
54.5
70.2
78.1
55.7
70.9
70.9
70.2 in
Width
70.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
54.5 in
Height
55.7 in
108.7
181.6
107.5
182.5
181.6 in
Length
182.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.46 %
General
BMW 318i Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
E93
Generation
XE2
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 318i Cabrio
141 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250C
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 318i Cabrio
140 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250C
Performance
BMW 318i Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250C
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26.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
BMW 318i Cabrio
26.11 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250C
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 318i Cabrio
36 mpg
25 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
593 mi
Range
468 mi
BMW 318i Cabrio
593 mi
468 mi
Lexus IS 250C
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).
176.2 kWh
BMW 318i Cabrio
125 kWh
176.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
761 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
