The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Lexus IS 220d (10 - 13)
€ 36,800

€ 34,100

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 325i is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Lexus IS 220d.
BMW 325i
Lexus IS 220d
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
180.5
178 in
Length
180.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Lexus IS 220d
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.94 %

General
BMW 325i
Lexus IS 220d
E90
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Lexus IS 220d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
175 hp
Lexus IS 220d
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 220d
Performance
BMW 325i
Lexus IS 220d
154 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 220d
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15.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.74 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Lexus IS 220d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 325i
33 mpg
43 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
551 mi
Range
734 mi
BMW 325i
551 mi
734 mi
Lexus IS 220d
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 325i
134.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Lexus IS 220d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data