The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420d Convertible (14 - 15) vs. Lexus IS 250C Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 46,300
€ 49,700
€ 46,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 420d Cabrio is 0.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Lexus IS 250C.
BMW 420d Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
54.5
71.9
79.4
55.7
70.9
70.9
71.9 in
Width
70.9 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
54.5 in
Height
55.7 in
110.6
182.6
107.5
182.5
182.6 in
Length
182.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 420d Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.94 %
General
BMW 420d Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
F33
Generation
XE2
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 420d Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 420d Cabrio
181 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250C
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 420d Cabrio
280 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250C
Performance
BMW 420d Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 420d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250C
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20.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
BMW 420d Cabrio
20.46 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250C
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 420d Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 420d Cabrio
46 mpg
26 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
39 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
695 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW 420d Cabrio
695 mi
439 mi
Lexus IS 250C
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 420d Cabrio
104.9 kWh
174.3 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 420d Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
595 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
