The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 35,800
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) Lexus IS 250
€ 48,800
 BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,800

ⓘ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 340i.
Lexus IS 250
BMW 340i
56.1
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
70.9
70.9
56.3
Blueprint BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
107.5
180.5
Blueprint BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
180.5 in
Length
182.4 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 250
BMW 340i
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.62 %
BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

Lexus IS 250
BMW 340i
XE2
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 250
BMW 340i
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
Engine Code
B58-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
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
322 hp
BMW 340i
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 340i

Performance

Lexus IS 250
BMW 340i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

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17.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.26 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
BMW 340i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Lexus IS 250
28 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 340i
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
481 mi
Range
574 mi
Lexus IS 250
481 mi
574 mi
BMW 340i
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).
123.1 kWh
Lexus IS 250
159.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 340i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 250
BMW 340i
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