The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10)
€ 66,000
€ 34,300
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Lexus IS 250.
BMW M3
Lexus IS 250
57
71.5
78.9
56.7
70.9
70.9
71.5 in
Width
70.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
57 in
Height
56.7 in
108.7
180.3
107.5
180.1
180.3 in
Length
180.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Lexus IS 250
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.67 %
General
BMW M3
Lexus IS 250
E90
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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 M3
Lexus IS 250
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
BMW M3
Lexus IS 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.59 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
17.59 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
26 mpg
Lexus IS 250
13 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
316 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
444 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
235 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).
172.4 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
