The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 32,500
€ 45,100
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS 250 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 320d.
Lexus IS 250
BMW 320d
56.7
70.9
70.9
56.8
71.9
81.4
70.9 in
Width
71.9 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56.7 in
Height
56.8 in
107.5
180.1
112.2
185.4
180.1 in
Length
185.4 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
BMW 320d
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.82 %
General
Lexus IS 250
BMW 320d
XE2
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
Engine Code
B47-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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
187 hp
BMW 320d
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 320d
Performance
Lexus IS 250
BMW 320d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.69 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 320d
17 mpg
city
46 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
412 mi
Range
552 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
552 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).
92.5 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
