The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 318i (07 - 08)
€ 37,800
€ 27,300
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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. The Lexus IS 200t is 5.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Lexus IS 200t
BMW 318i
56.3
71.3
79.8
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
110.2
183.7
108.7
178
183.7 in
Length
178 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 200t
BMW 318i
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.81 %
General
Lexus IS 200t
BMW 318i
XE3
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 200t
BMW 318i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
Engine Code
N43-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
242 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
258 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Lexus IS 200t
BMW 318i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 200t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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15.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200t
15.17 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 200t
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
34 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 318i
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
586 mi
Range
664 mi
Lexus IS 200t
586 mi
664 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
111.8 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
132.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 200t
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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