The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i (05 - 07) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 28,800
€ 34,200
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 320i is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Lexus IS 250.
BMW 320i
Lexus IS 250
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 320i
Lexus IS 250
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.3 %
General
BMW 320i
Lexus IS 250
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Lexus IS 250
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 320i
148 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 320i
148 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
BMW 320i
Lexus IS 250
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.72 lb/hp
BMW 320i
20.78 lb/hp
16.72 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 320i
32 mpg
27 mpg
Lexus IS 250
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
529 mi
Range
477 mi
BMW 320i
529 mi
477 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
162.9 kWh
BMW 320i
140.2 kWh
162.9 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
