The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Cabrio (08 - 13) vs. Lexus IS 250C Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 75,300
€ 49,700
€ 75,300
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 M3 Cabrio is just 2 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Lexus IS 250C.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
1392
1804
1976
1415
1800
1800
1804 mm
Width
1800 mm
1976 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1800 mm
1392 mm
Height
1415 mm
2761
4615
2730
4635
4615 mm
Length
4635 mm
2761 mm
Wheelbase
2730 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
1885 kg
Kerb Weight
1805 kg
2280 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2075 kg
Weight Difference:
80 kg
4.24 %
General
BMW M3 Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
E93
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
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3999 CC
Engine Capacity
2500 CC
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Power
205 bhp
at 6400 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
414 bhp
205 bhp
Lexus IS 250C
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
252 NM
at 4800 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
400 NM
252 NM
Lexus IS 250C
Performance
BMW M3 Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250C
▶ REPLAY
4.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
BMW M3 Cabrio
4.55 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 250C
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
22 mpg
31 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
15 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
39 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
303 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
303 mi
439 mi
Lexus IS 250C
Environmental Impact
244.5 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
244.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 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
395 kg
Maximum Payload
270 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
420 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
