The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 325xi (05 - 07)
€ 37,800

€ 36,500

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 325xi.
Lexus IS 200t
BMW 325xi
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 325xi
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3 %

General
Lexus IS 200t
BMW 325xi
XE3
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 200t
BMW 325xi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
242 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Lexus IS 200t
BMW 325xi
143 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 200t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi
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15.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200t
15.17 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 200t
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
34 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 325xi
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
586 mi
Range
426 mi
Lexus IS 200t
586 mi
426 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
174.3 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
132.6 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 200t
BMW 325xi
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)
No data