The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible (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 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Lexus IS 250C.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
54.8
71
77.8
55.7
70.9
70.9
71 in
Width
70.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
54.8 in
Height
55.7 in
108.7
181.7
107.5
182.5
181.7 in
Length
182.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.24 %
General
BMW M3 Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
E93
Generation
XE2
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
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 Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
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 Cabrio
414 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250C
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
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
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250C
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10.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
10.04 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250C
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
18 mpg
26 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
13 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
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
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
595 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
