The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 39,200

€ 35,800

€ 39,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 325d is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Lexus IS 250.
BMW 325d
Lexus IS 250
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.1
70.9
70.9
71.5 in
Width
70.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
108.7
178.4
107.5
180.5
178.4 in
Length
180.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d
Lexus IS 250
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %

General
BMW 325d
Lexus IS 250
E90
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325d
Lexus IS 250
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 325d
194 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 325d
295 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
BMW 325d
Lexus IS 250
145 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
▶ REPLAY
18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.26 lb/hp
BMW 325d
18.29 lb/hp
17.26 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 325d
38 mpg
28 mpg
Lexus IS 250
29 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
611 mi
Range
481 mi
BMW 325d
611 mi
481 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 325d
127.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data