The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
€ 34,200

€ 117,600

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Lexus IS 250 is 0.6 cm shorter, 6.7 cm narrower and 0.6 cm taller than the BMW M3 CS.
Lexus IS 250
BMW M3 CS
1430
1810
2027
1424
1877
2037
1810 mm
Width
1877 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1430 mm
Height
1424 mm
2800
4665
2812
4671
4665 mm
Length
4671 mm
2800 mm
Wheelbase
2812 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
BMW M3 CS
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1660 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg

Weight Difference:
105 kg
6.33 %

General
Lexus IS 250
BMW M3 CS
XE3
Generation
F80
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
BMW M3 CS
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2500 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
205 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
454 bhp
at 6250 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 bhp
454 bhp
BMW M3 CS
252 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
252 NM
600 NM
BMW M3 CS
Performance
Lexus IS 250
BMW M3 CS
140 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
54 m
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CS
▶ REPLAY
7.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.66 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 250
7.59 kg/bhp
3.66 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Lexus IS 250
33 mpg
33 mpg
BMW M3 CS
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
477 mi
Range
439 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
439 mi
BMW M3 CS
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).
161.1 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M3 CS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
BMW M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
445 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data