The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 32,500
€ 69,800
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS 250 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW M3.
Lexus IS 250
BMW M3
56.7
70.9
70.9
57
71.5
78.9
70.9 in
Width
71.5 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.7 in
Height
57 in
107.5
180.1
108.7
180.3
180.1 in
Length
180.3 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
BMW M3
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.23 %
General
Lexus IS 250
BMW M3
XE2
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
BMW M3
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Lexus IS 250
BMW M3
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.69 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
412 mi
Range
329 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
329 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).
225.5 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
