The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 32,500
€ 62,000
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Lexus IS 250 is 5.4 inches shorter and 1.1 inches narrower.
Lexus IS 250
BMW M340i
56.7
70.9
70.9
56.7
71.9
81.4
70.9 in
Width
71.9 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56.7 in
Height
56.7 in
107.5
180.1
112.2
185.6
180.1 in
Length
185.6 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
BMW M340i
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.72 %
General
Lexus IS 250
BMW M340i
XE2
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
BMW M340i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
Engine Code
B58-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
369 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
369 hp
BMW M340i
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M340i
Performance
Lexus IS 250
BMW M340i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M340i
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.43 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.69 lb/hp
10.43 lb/hp
BMW M340i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
BMW M340i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
34 mpg
BMW M340i
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
412 mi
Range
524 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
524 mi
BMW M340i
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).
132.6 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
BMW M340i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
BMW M340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
