The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Lexus IS 220d (10 - 13)
€ 41,200

€ 34,100

€ 41,200
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 a little. The BMW 325i is 2.1 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
178.4
107.5
180.5
178.4 in
Length
180.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Lexus IS 220d
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.22 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
150 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

Lexus IS 220d
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
BMW 325i
16.77 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Lexus IS 220d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 325i
29 mpg
43 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
477 mi
Range
734 mi
BMW 325i
477 mi
734 mi
Lexus IS 220d
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 325i
155.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 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