The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. BMW 320d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 32,500
€ 38,700
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
Lexus IS 250
BMW 320d
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
180.1 in
Length
182 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
BMW 320d
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.13 %
General
Lexus IS 250
BMW 320d
XE2
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
BMW 320d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d
Performance
Lexus IS 250
BMW 320d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.69 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 320d
17 mpg
city
44 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
412 mi
Range
805 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
805 mi
BMW 320d
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).
90.4 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
