The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. BMW 325xi (05 - 07)
€ 32,500
€ 36,500
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
Lexus IS 250
BMW 325xi
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
180.1
108.7
178
180.1 in
Length
178 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
BMW 325xi
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.82 %
General
Lexus IS 250
BMW 325xi
XE2
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
BMW 325xi
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Lexus IS 250
BMW 325xi
143 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.69 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 325xi
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
412 mi
Range
426 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
426 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
174.3 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
BMW 325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
