The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10) vs. BMW 320i (12 - 15)
€ 31,700
€ 34,300
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Lexus IS 220d is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
Lexus IS 220d
BMW 320i
56.7
70.9
70.9
56.3
71.3
80
70.9 in
Width
71.3 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.7 in
Height
56.3 in
107.5
180.5
110.6
182
180.5 in
Length
182 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 220d
BMW 320i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.68 %
General
Lexus IS 220d
BMW 320i
XE2
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 220d
BMW 320i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
175 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Lexus IS 220d
BMW 320i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 220d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.97 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d
20.34 lb/hp
17.97 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 220d
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
42 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 320i
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
721 mi
Range
611 mi
Lexus IS 220d
721 mi
611 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
115.6 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
115.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 220d
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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