The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 38,900
€ 35,800
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320i is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Lexus IS 250.
BMW 320i
Lexus IS 250
56.5
71.3
80
56.1
70.9
70.9
71.3 in
Width
70.9 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
56.5 in
Height
56.1 in
110.6
182
107.5
180.5
182 in
Length
180.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Lexus IS 250
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.49 %
General
BMW 320i
Lexus IS 250
F30
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Lexus IS 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
BMW 320i
Lexus IS 250
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
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19.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.26 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.06 lb/hp
17.26 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 320i
37 mpg
28 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
583 mi
Range
481 mi
BMW 320i
583 mi
481 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 320i
121.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
