The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. BMW 318d Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 34,300
€ 39,400
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318d
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
182.4
180.1 in
Length
182.4 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318d
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.74 %
General
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318d
XE2
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
▶ REPLAY
17.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.59 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Lexus IS 250
26 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 318d
19 mpg
city
49 mpg
34 mpg
highway
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17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
444 mi
Range
885 mi
Lexus IS 250
444 mi
885 mi
BMW 318d
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).
82.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
172.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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