The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Cabrio (01 - 06) vs. Lexus IS 250C Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 63,800
€ 49,700
€ 63,800
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 BMW M3 Cabrio is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 14.3 cm shorter, 2 cm narrower and 4.3 cm lower than the Lexus IS 250C.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
1372
1780
1980
1415
1800
1800
1780 mm
Width
1800 mm
1980 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1800 mm
1372 mm
Height
1415 mm
2731
4492
2730
4635
4492 mm
Length
4635 mm
2731 mm
Wheelbase
2730 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
1730 kg
Kerb Weight
1805 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2075 kg
Weight Difference:
75 kg
4.16 %
General
BMW M3 Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
E46
Generation
XE2
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3246 CC
Engine Capacity
2500 CC
338 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Power
205 bhp
at 6400 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
338 bhp
205 bhp
Lexus IS 250C
365 NM
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
252 NM
at 4800 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
365 NM
252 NM
Lexus IS 250C
Performance
BMW M3 Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250C
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5.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
BMW M3 Cabrio
5.12 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 250C
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
21 mpg
31 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
39 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
288 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
288 mi
439 mi
Lexus IS 250C
Environmental Impact
257.7 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 M3 Cabrio
257.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
213 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
370 kg
Maximum Payload
270 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
420 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
