The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 320i Convertible Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 49,700
€ 43,300
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS 250C is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 320i Cabrio.
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 320i Cabrio
55.7
70.9
70.9
54.5
70.2
78.1
70.9 in
Width
70.2 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.7 in
Height
54.5 in
107.5
182.5
108.7
180.3
182.5 in
Length
180.3 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 320i Cabrio
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.73 %
General
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 320i Cabrio
XE2
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 320i Cabrio
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
Engine Code
N43-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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
205 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i Cabrio
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
186 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 320i Cabrio
Performance
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 320i Cabrio
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250C
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Cabrio
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18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.31 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250C
18.6 lb/hp
22.31 lb/hp
BMW 320i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 320i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
25 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 320i Cabrio
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
468 mi
Range
536 mi
Lexus IS 250C
468 mi
536 mi
BMW 320i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
138.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
176.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 320i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 320i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
761 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
