The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18)
€ 35,800
€ 46,000
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS 250 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 325d.
Lexus IS 250
BMW 325d
56.1
70.9
70.9
56.3
71.3
80
70.9 in
Width
71.3 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.1 in
Height
56.3 in
107.5
180.5
110.6
182.4
180.5 in
Length
182.4 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
BMW 325d
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.55 %
General
Lexus IS 250
BMW 325d
XE2
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
BMW 325d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
221 hp
BMW 325d
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Lexus IS 250
BMW 325d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
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17.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.76 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.26 lb/hp
15.76 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Lexus IS 250
28 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 325d
20 mpg
city
47 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
481 mi
Range
805 mi
Lexus IS 250
481 mi
805 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Lexus IS 250
159.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
