The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 328i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 34,200

€ 42,200

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer and 0.2 inches lower.
Lexus IS 250
BMW 328i
56.3
71.3
79.8
56.5
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
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 328i
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.41 %

General
Lexus IS 250
BMW 328i
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 328i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
Engine Code
N20-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
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
242 hp
BMW 328i
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 328i
Performance
Lexus IS 250
BMW 328i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 328i
▶ REPLAY
16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
16.72 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 328i
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
477 mi
Range
557 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
557 mi
BMW 328i
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).
127 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
127 kWh
BMW 328i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
BMW 328i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data