The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 41,200
€ 37,800
€ 41,200
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 200t.
BMW 325i
Lexus IS 200t
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 200t
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.8 %
General
BMW 325i
Lexus IS 200t
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Lexus IS 200t
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
242 hp
Lexus IS 200t
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 200t
Performance
BMW 325i
Lexus IS 200t
150 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 200t
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.17 lb/hp
BMW 325i
16.77 lb/hp
15.17 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200t
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Lexus IS 200t
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 325i
29 mpg
34 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
477 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW 325i
477 mi
586 mi
Lexus IS 200t
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 325i
155.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Lexus IS 200t
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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