The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. BMW 330d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 34,300
€ 52,000
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS 250 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 330d.
Lexus IS 250
BMW 330d
56.7
70.9
70.9
56.9
71.9
81.4
70.9 in
Width
71.9 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56.7 in
Height
56.9 in
107.5
180.1
112.2
185.4
180.1 in
Length
185.4 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
BMW 330d
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.75 %
General
Lexus IS 250
BMW 330d
XE2
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
BMW 330d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B57
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
261 hp
BMW 330d
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW 330d
Performance
Lexus IS 250
BMW 330d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d
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17.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.66 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.59 lb/hp
14.66 lb/hp
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Lexus IS 250
26 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 330d
19 mpg
city
37 mpg
34 mpg
highway
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17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
444 mi
Range
719 mi
Lexus IS 250
444 mi
719 mi
BMW 330d
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).
104.9 kWh
Lexus IS 250
172.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
BMW 330d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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