The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. BMW 316i Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 34,300
€ 31,800
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 316i.
Lexus IS 250
BMW 316i
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 316i
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.49 %
General
Lexus IS 250
BMW 316i
XE2
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
BMW 316i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N13
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
134 hp
BMW 316i
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 316i
Performance
Lexus IS 250
BMW 316i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316i
▶ REPLAY
17.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.35 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.59 lb/hp
24.35 lb/hp
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Lexus IS 250
26 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 316i
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
444 mi
Range
642 mi
Lexus IS 250
444 mi
642 mi
BMW 316i
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
109.9 kWh
Lexus IS 250
172.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 316i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
BMW 316i
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
