The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 41,100
€ 38,500
€ 41,100
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 a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 328i is 2.2 inches shorter and 0.2 inches taller.
BMW 328i
Lexus IS 300h
56.5
71.3
80
56.3
71.3
79.8
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
182
110.2
184.3
182 in
Length
184.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 328i
Lexus IS 300h
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.64 %
General
BMW 328i
Lexus IS 300h
F30
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 328i
Lexus IS 300h
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 328i
242 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
BMW 328i
Lexus IS 300h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 328i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
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13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
BMW 328i
13.98 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 328i
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 328i
35 mpg
51 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
26 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
548 mi
Range
892 mi
BMW 328i
548 mi
892 mi
Lexus IS 300h
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
87.2 kWh
BMW 328i
128.7 kWh
87.2 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 328i
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data












