The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Convertible (10 - 14) vs. Lexus IS 250C Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 50,200
€ 49,700
€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330i Cabrio is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Lexus IS 250C.
BMW 330i Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
54.5
70.2
78.1
55.7
70.9
70.9
70.2 in
Width
70.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
54.5 in
Height
55.7 in
108.7
181.6
107.5
182.5
181.6 in
Length
182.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.38 %
General
BMW 330i Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
E93
Generation
XE2
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium 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 Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 330i Cabrio
268 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250C
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 330i Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250C
Performance
BMW 330i Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250C
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14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
BMW 330i Cabrio
14.64 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250C
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 330i Cabrio
30 mpg
26 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
502 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW 330i Cabrio
502 mi
439 mi
Lexus IS 250C
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 330i Cabrio
147.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
595 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
