The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 318d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 34,200
€ 35,900
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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
56.3
71.3
79.8
56.3
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
110.2
183.7
110.6
182
183.7 in
Length
182 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318d
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.21 %
General
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318d
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
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
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
Performance
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
▶ 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
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d
20 mpg
city
44 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
477 mi
Range
824 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
824 mi
BMW 318d
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).
88.5 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318d
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
