The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 49,700
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10) Lexus IS 250C
€ 49,600
 BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (07 - 10) BMW 325d Cabrio
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,600

ⓘ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 325d Cabrio.
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 325d Cabrio
55.7
Blueprint Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10)
70.9
70.9
54.5
Blueprint BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (07 - 10)
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
Blueprint Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10)
107.5
182.5
Blueprint BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (07 - 10)
108.7
180.3
182.5 in
Length
180.3 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 250C
BMW 325d Cabrio
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.19 %
BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (07 - 10)

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 automatic 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
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
205 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d Cabrio
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
186 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Cabrio

Performance

Lexus IS 250C
BMW 325d Cabrio
130 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250C

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.74 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250C
18.6 lb/hp
20.74 lb/hp
BMW 325d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250C
BMW 325d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
25 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 325d Cabrio
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
592 mi
Lexus IS 250C
468 mi
592 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).
131.6 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
176.2 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 325d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 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