The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 325d Convertible (10 - 14)
€ 49,700
€ 48,000
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS 250C is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 325d Cabrio.
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 325d 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
181.6
182.5 in
Length
181.6 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 325d Cabrio
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.67 %
General
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 325d Cabrio
XE2
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 325d Cabrio
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-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
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
205 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d Cabrio
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
186 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Cabrio
Performance
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 325d Cabrio
130 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250C
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d Cabrio
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18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.91 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250C
18.6 lb/hp
19.91 lb/hp
BMW 325d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 325d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
25 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 325d Cabrio
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
468 mi
Range
621 mi
Lexus IS 250C
468 mi
621 mi
BMW 325d 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).
125.5 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
176.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 325d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 325d 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
