The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
€ 34,300
€ 117,600
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Lexus IS 250 is 3.8 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW M3 CS.
Lexus IS 250
BMW M3 CS
56.7
70.9
70.9
56.1
73.9
80.2
70.9 in
Width
73.9 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.7 in
Height
56.1 in
107.5
180.1
110.7
183.9
180.1 in
Length
183.9 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
BMW M3 CS
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.5 %
General
Lexus IS 250
BMW M3 CS
XE2
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
BMW M3 CS
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
Engine Code
S55-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
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
454 hp
BMW M3 CS
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CS
Performance
Lexus IS 250
BMW M3 CS
140 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
▶ REPLAY
17.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.59 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Lexus IS 250
26 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 CS
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
444 mi
Range
439 mi
Lexus IS 250
444 mi
439 mi
BMW M3 CS
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).
161.1 kWh
Lexus IS 250
172.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M3 CS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
BMW M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
