The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d (16 - 18) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 43,900
€ 37,800
€ 43,900
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the BMW 325d is 1.3 inches shorter.
BMW 325d
Lexus IS 300h
56.3
71.3
80
56.3
71.3
79.8
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
182.4
110.2
183.7
182.4 in
Length
183.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d
Lexus IS 300h
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.39 %
General
BMW 325d
Lexus IS 300h
F30
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 325d
Lexus IS 300h
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 325d
221 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
BMW 325d
Lexus IS 300h
152 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
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15.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
BMW 325d
15.66 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 325d
51 mpg
55 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
42 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
770 mi
Range
954 mi
BMW 325d
770 mi
954 mi
Lexus IS 300h
Environmental Impact
94.6 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 325d
94.6 kWh
81.4 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data













