The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 220d (10 - 13) vs. BMW 325i (05 - 07)
€ 34,100
€ 33,900
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 220d is 2.6 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
180.5 in
Length
178 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 220d
BMW 325i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.75 %
General
Lexus IS 220d
BMW 325i
XE2
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 N52
Engine Code
N52-B25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
175 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Lexus IS 220d
BMW 325i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 220d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.28 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d
20.34 lb/hp
15.28 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 220d
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
43 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 325i
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
734 mi
Range
466 mi
Lexus IS 220d
734 mi
466 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
113.1 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
Lexus IS 220d
113.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 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



















