The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 32,500
€ 41,800
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘ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 325d.
Lexus IS 250
BMW 325d
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 325d
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.85 %
General
Lexus IS 250
BMW 325d
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 325d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
215 hp
BMW 325d
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Lexus IS 250
BMW 325d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.05 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.69 lb/hp
16.05 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 325d
17 mpg
city
44 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
412 mi
Range
770 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
770 mi
BMW 325d
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).
94.6 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
