The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 34,200
€ 52,800
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800
ⓘ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 and height, but the Lexus IS 250 is 1.6 inches longer.
Lexus IS 250
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
56.3
71.3
79.8
56.3
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 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 ActiveHybrid 3
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.12 %
General
Lexus IS 250
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
XE3
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-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
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
Lexus IS 250
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
16.72 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
20 mpg
city
44 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
477 mi
Range
600 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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).
111.8 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
