The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 39,000
€ 37,800
€ 39,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 325i is 5.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Lexus IS 300h.
BMW 325i
Lexus IS 300h
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.3
71.3
79.8
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178.4
110.2
183.7
178.4 in
Length
183.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Lexus IS 300h
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %
General
BMW 325i
Lexus IS 300h
E90
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 325i
Lexus IS 300h
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
BMW 325i
Lexus IS 300h
152 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.23 lb/hp
BMW 325i
16.56 lb/hp
16.23 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 325i
29 mpg
55 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
21 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
483 mi
Range
954 mi
BMW 325i
483 mi
954 mi
Lexus IS 300h
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
81.4 kWh
BMW 325i
153.5 kWh
81.4 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
