The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10) vs. BMW 325i (08 - 11)
€ 31,700
€ 36,400
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Lexus IS 220d
BMW 325i
56.7
70.9
70.9
55.9
71.5
78.3
70.9 in
Width
71.5 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.7 in
Height
55.9 in
107.5
180.5
108.7
178.4
180.5 in
Length
178.4 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 220d
BMW 325i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
General
Lexus IS 220d
BMW 325i
XE2
Generation
E90
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 325i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
175 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Lexus IS 220d
BMW 325i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 220d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d
20.34 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 220d
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
42 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 325i
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
721 mi
Range
544 mi
Lexus IS 220d
721 mi
544 mi
BMW 325i
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).
136.5 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
115.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 220d
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
