The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 34,200
€ 29,500
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 5.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 318d DPF.
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318d DPF
56.3
71.3
79.8
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
110.2
183.7
108.7
178
183.7 in
Length
178 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318d DPF
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.21 %
General
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318d DPF
XE3
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 318d DPF
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M47
Engine Code
M47-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
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
120 hp
BMW 318d DPF
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 318d DPF
Performance
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318d DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d DPF
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16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
16.72 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 318d DPF
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
477 mi
Range
677 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
677 mi
BMW 318d DPF
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).
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).
115.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 318d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data














