The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 34,200
€ 41,200
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 5.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Lexus IS 250
BMW 325i
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
178.4
183.7 in
Length
178.4 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
BMW 325i
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.88 %
General
Lexus IS 250
BMW 325i
XE3
Generation
E90
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
BMW 325i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Lexus IS 250
BMW 325i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
16.72 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
477 mi
Range
477 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
477 mi
BMW 325i
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).
155.3 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
BMW 325i
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
