The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 318d BluePerformance Steptronic (14 - 15)

€ 34,200
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) Lexus IS 250
€ 37,100
BMW 318d BluePerformance Steptronic (14 - 15) BMW 318d BluePerformance
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Lexus IS 250 is 1.6 inches longer.
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318d BluePerformance
56.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.8
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318d BluePerformance Steptronic (14 - 15)
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
110.2
183.7
Blueprint BMW 318d BluePerformance Steptronic (14 - 15)
110.6
182
183.7 in
Length
182 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 250
BMW 318d BluePerformance
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.21 %
BMW 318d BluePerformance Steptronic (14 - 15)

General

Lexus IS 250
BMW 318d BluePerformance
XE3
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 318d BluePerformance
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d BluePerformance

Performance

Lexus IS 250
BMW 318d BluePerformance
140 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
16.72 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d BluePerformance
20 mpg
city
44 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
477 mi
Range
824 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
824 mi
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
88.5 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 250
BMW 318d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data