The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 75,700
€ 35,800
€ 75,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW M3 is 3.4 inches longer and 3 inches wider.
BMW M3
Lexus IS 250
56.1
73.9
80.2
56.1
70.9
70.9
73.9 in
Width
70.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
56.1 in
Height
56.1 in
110.7
183.9
107.5
180.5
183.9 in
Length
180.5 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Lexus IS 250
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.83 %
General
BMW M3
Lexus IS 250
F80
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Lexus IS 250
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
BMW M3
Lexus IS 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
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8.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.26 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.48 lb/hp
17.26 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW M3
28 mpg
28 mpg
Lexus IS 250
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
449 mi
Range
481 mi
BMW M3
449 mi
481 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
159.2 kWh
BMW M3
157.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
