The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. BMW 330i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 34,300
€ 42,900
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 330i.
Lexus IS 250
BMW 330i
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
178.4
180.1 in
Length
178.4 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
BMW 330i
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.27 %
General
Lexus IS 250
BMW 330i
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 330i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-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
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
268 hp
BMW 330i
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 330i
Performance
Lexus IS 250
BMW 330i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
▶ REPLAY
17.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.87 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.59 lb/hp
12.87 lb/hp
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Lexus IS 250
26 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 330i
19 mpg
city
23 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
444 mi
Range
522 mi
Lexus IS 250
444 mi
522 mi
BMW 330i
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).
142.1 kWh
Lexus IS 250
172.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 330i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
BMW 330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
