The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 38,700
€ 38,500
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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 325xi is 6.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Lexus IS 300h.
BMW 325xi
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
110.2
184.3
178 in
Length
184.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi
Lexus IS 300h
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.67 %
General
BMW 325xi
Lexus IS 300h
E90
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 325xi
Lexus IS 300h
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
BMW 325xi
Lexus IS 300h
147 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.77 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 325xi
24 mpg
56 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
16 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
395 mi
Range
976 mi
BMW 325xi
395 mi
976 mi
Lexus IS 300h
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
79.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
187.5 kWh
79.5 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data






















