The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. BMW 318i (15 - 18)
€ 32,500
€ 33,400
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 250 is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318i
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
180.1
110.6
182.4
180.1 in
Length
182.4 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318i
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.34 %
General
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318i
XE2
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B38
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
3
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.69 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 318i
17 mpg
city
37 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
412 mi
Range
731 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
731 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
96.6 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
