The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 34,200
€ 40,000
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 318d.
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318d
56.3
71.3
79.8
56.5
71.9
81.4
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56.3 in
Height
56.5 in
110.2
183.7
112.2
185.4
183.7 in
Length
185.4 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318d
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.6 %
General
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318d
XE3
Generation
G20
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 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
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.79 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
16.72 lb/hp
22.79 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 318d
20 mpg
city
50 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
477 mi
Range
592 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
592 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).
86.4 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
