The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 34,300
€ 29,500
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318i
56.7
70.9
70.9
55.9
71.5
78.3
70.9 in
Width
71.5 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.7 in
Height
55.9 in
107.5
180.1
108.7
178
180.1 in
Length
178 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318i
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.4 %
General
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318i
XE2
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
17.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.59 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lexus IS 250
26 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 318i
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
444 mi
Range
611 mi
Lexus IS 250
444 mi
611 mi
BMW 318i
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).
121.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
172.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
