The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i (05 - 07) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 38,300

€ 35,800

€ 38,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 330i is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Lexus IS 250.
BMW 330i
Lexus IS 250
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.1
70.9
70.9
71.5 in
Width
70.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
108.7
178
107.5
180.5
178 in
Length
180.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i
Lexus IS 250
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.97 %

General
BMW 330i
Lexus IS 250
E90
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
Lexus IS 250
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 330i
254 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 330i
221 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
BMW 330i
Lexus IS 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

Lexus IS 250
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13.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.26 lb/hp
BMW 330i
13.24 lb/hp
17.26 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 330i
27 mpg
28 mpg
Lexus IS 250
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
450 mi
Range
481 mi
BMW 330i
450 mi
481 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
164.8 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 330i
164.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data