The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 330i Convertible (07 - 10)
€ 49,700
€ 49,800
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,800
ⓘ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 330i Cabrio.
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 330i 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 330i Cabrio
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.8 %
General
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 330i 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 manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 330i 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
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
205 hp
268 hp
BMW 330i Cabrio
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
186 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 330i Cabrio
Performance
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 330i Cabrio
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250C
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i Cabrio
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18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250C
18.6 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
BMW 330i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 330i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
25 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 330i Cabrio
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
468 mi
Range
502 mi
Lexus IS 250C
468 mi
502 mi
BMW 330i 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).
147.7 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
176.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 330i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 330i 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
