The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 45,600

€ 35,800

€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Lexus IS 250.
BMW 330d
Lexus IS 250
56.3
71.3
80
56.1
70.9
70.9
71.3 in
Width
70.9 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
56.3 in
Height
56.1 in
110.6
182
107.5
180.5
182 in
Length
180.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330d
Lexus IS 250
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.62 %

General
BMW 330d
Lexus IS 250
F30
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330d
Lexus IS 250
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 330d
254 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
413 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 330d
413 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
BMW 330d
Lexus IS 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
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14.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.26 lb/hp
BMW 330d
14.02 lb/hp
17.26 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 330d
48 mpg
28 mpg
Lexus IS 250
39 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
723 mi
Range
481 mi
BMW 330d
723 mi
481 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 330d
100.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data