The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 34,200
€ 46,500
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500
ⓘ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 330d.
Lexus IS 250
BMW 330d
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 330d
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.86 %
General
Lexus IS 250
BMW 330d
XE3
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
BMW 330d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d
Performance
Lexus IS 250
BMW 330d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d
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16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.71 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
16.72 lb/hp
15.71 lb/hp
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 330d
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
477 mi
Range
557 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
557 mi
BMW 330d
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).
139.9 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
BMW 330d
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
