The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 32,500
€ 71,800
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Lexus IS 250 is 3.8 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Lexus IS 250
BMW M3
56.7
70.9
70.9
56.1
73.9
80.2
70.9 in
Width
73.9 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.7 in
Height
56.1 in
107.5
180.1
110.7
183.9
180.1 in
Length
183.9 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
BMW M3
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.03 %
General
Lexus IS 250
BMW M3
XE2
Generation
F80
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 M3
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Lexus IS 250
BMW M3
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.69 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
412 mi
Range
424 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
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).
166.7 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
