The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 325d (10 - 11)

€ 35,800
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) Lexus IS 250
€ 37,800
 BMW 325d (10 - 11) BMW 325d
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800

ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Lexus IS 250
BMW 325d
56.1
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
70.9
70.9
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
70.9 in
Width
71.5 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
107.5
180.5
Blueprint BMW 325d (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
180.5 in
Length
178.4 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 250
BMW 325d
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %
BMW 325d (10 - 11)

General

Lexus IS 250
BMW 325d
XE2
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 250
BMW 325d
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-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
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

Lexus IS 250
BMW 325d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

▶ REPLAY
17.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.26 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
BMW 325d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Lexus IS 250
28 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 325d
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
481 mi
Range
665 mi
Lexus IS 250
481 mi
665 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
117.3 kWh
Lexus IS 250
159.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 250
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data