The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 52,800
€ 37,800
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 300h
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 300h
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.37 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Lexus IS 300h
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Lexus IS 300h
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Lexus IS 300h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.23 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
16.23 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
55 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
44 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
600 mi
Range
954 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
954 mi
Lexus IS 300h
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).
81.4 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
81.4 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
