The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. Lexus IS 250C Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 55,100
BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 430i Cabrio
€ 49,700
 Lexus IS 250C Automatic (10 - 13) Lexus IS 250C
€ 55,100
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 430i Cabrio is just 0.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Lexus IS 250C.
BMW 430i Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
55.1
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
71.9
79.4
55.7
Blueprint Lexus IS 250C Automatic (10 - 13)
70.9
70.9
71.9 in
Width
70.9 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
55.1 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint Lexus IS 250C Automatic (10 - 13)
107.5
182.5
182.6 in
Length
182.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 430i Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
4145 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.98 %
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (10 - 13)

General

BMW 430i Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
F33
Generation
XE2
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 430i Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 430i Cabrio
249 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250C
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 430i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250C

Performance

BMW 430i Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 430i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250C

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16.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
BMW 430i Cabrio
16.65 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250C

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 430i Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 430i Cabrio
37 mpg
26 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW 430i Cabrio
583 mi
439 mi
Lexus IS 250C
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 430i Cabrio
121.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 430i Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
595 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data