The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 34,200
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) Lexus IS 250
€ 42,500
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 320i
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘ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, but the Lexus IS 250 is 1.3 inches longer and 0.2 inches lower.
Lexus IS 250
BMW 320i
56.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.8
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
110.2
183.7
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
183.7 in
Length
182.4 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 250
BMW 320i
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4641 lb
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.11 %
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

Lexus IS 250
BMW 320i
XE3
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 250
BMW 320i
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i

Performance

Lexus IS 250
BMW 320i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

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16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
16.72 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
BMW 320i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 320i
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
477 mi
Range
654 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
654 mi
BMW 320i
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).
108 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 250
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data