The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 42,500
€ 37,800
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Lexus IS 300h.
BMW 320i
Lexus IS 300h
56.9
71.9
81.4
56.3
71.3
79.8
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.9 in
Height
56.3 in
112.2
185.4
110.2
183.7
185.4 in
Length
183.7 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Lexus IS 300h
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %
General
BMW 320i
Lexus IS 300h
G20
Generation
XE3
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 320i
Lexus IS 300h
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
221 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 320i
221 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
BMW 320i
Lexus IS 300h
143 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
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19.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.23 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.67 lb/hp
16.23 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 320i
40 mpg
55 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
39 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
621 mi
Range
954 mi
BMW 320i
621 mi
954 mi
Lexus IS 300h
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
81.4 kWh
BMW 320i
111.8 kWh
81.4 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data






















