The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 428i Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
€ 49,700

€ 50,400

€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,400
ⓘ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 428i Cabrio.
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 428i 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 428i Cabrio
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.53 %

General
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 428i Cabrio
XE2
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 428i Cabrio
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
205 hp
242 hp
BMW 428i Cabrio
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
186 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 428i Cabrio
Performance
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 428i Cabrio
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 428i Cabrio
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18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.17 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250C
18.6 lb/hp
16.17 lb/hp
BMW 428i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 428i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
25 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 428i Cabrio
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
468 mi
Range
565 mi
Lexus IS 250C
468 mi
565 mi
BMW 428i 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 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
176.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 428i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 428i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
761 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data