The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
€ 31,700
€ 32,500
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 320i is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Lexus IS 250.
BMW 320i
Lexus IS 250
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
180.1
178 in
Length
180.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Lexus IS 250
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.34 %
General
BMW 320i
Lexus IS 250
E90
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Lexus IS 250
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 320i
168 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 320i
155 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
BMW 320i
Lexus IS 250
140 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.36 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 320i
36 mpg
24 mpg
Lexus IS 250
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
602 mi
Range
412 mi
BMW 320i
602 mi
412 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
185.7 kWh
BMW 320i
123.1 kWh
185.7 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
