The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 425d Convertible (14 - 15)
€ 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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Lexus IS 250C is 0.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 425d Cabrio.
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 425d Cabrio
55.7
70.9
70.9
54.5
71.9
79.4
70.9 in
Width
71.9 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
55.7 in
Height
54.5 in
107.5
182.5
110.6
182.6
182.5 in
Length
182.6 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 425d Cabrio
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.87 %

General
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 425d Cabrio
XE2
Generation
F33
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 425d Cabrio
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
205 hp
215 hp
BMW 425d Cabrio
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
186 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 425d Cabrio
Performance
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 425d Cabrio
130 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250C
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 425d Cabrio
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18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.59 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250C
18.6 lb/hp
17.59 lb/hp
BMW 425d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 425d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
25 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 425d Cabrio
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
468 mi
Range
681 mi
Lexus IS 250C
468 mi
681 mi
BMW 425d 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).
107 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
176.2 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 425d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 425d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
761 lb
Maximum Payload
165 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data