The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 52,800
€ 34,200
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width and height, but the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is 1.6 inches shorter.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Lexus IS 250
56.3
71.3
80
56.3
71.3
79.8
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
182
110.2
183.7
182 in
Length
183.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Lexus IS 250
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.12 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Lexus IS 250
F30
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Lexus IS 250
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Lexus IS 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.72 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
16.72 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
27 mpg
Lexus IS 250
44 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
600 mi
Range
477 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
477 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
162.9 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
162.9 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
