The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 325i Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 49,700
€ 49,000
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,000
ⓘ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 325i Cabrio.
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 325i 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 325i Cabrio
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.7 %
General
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 325i 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 325i Cabrio
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-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
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
205 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Cabrio
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
186 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Cabrio
Performance
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 325i Cabrio
130 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250C
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Cabrio
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18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.05 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250C
18.6 lb/hp
18.05 lb/hp
BMW 325i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 325i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
25 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 325i Cabrio
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
468 mi
Range
495 mi
Lexus IS 250C
468 mi
495 mi
BMW 325i 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).
149.7 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
176.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 325i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 325i 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
