The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)

€ 49,700
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10) Lexus IS 250C
€ 55,100
 BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 430i Cabrio
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Lexus IS 250C is just 0.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 430i Cabrio.
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 430i Cabrio
55.7
Blueprint Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10)
70.9
70.9
55.1
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
71.9
79.4
70.9 in
Width
71.9 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
55.7 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10)
107.5
182.5
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
110.6
182.6
182.5 in
Length
182.6 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 250C
BMW 430i Cabrio
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.99 %
BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)

General

Lexus IS 250C
BMW 430i Cabrio
XE2
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 250C
BMW 430i Cabrio
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
Engine Code
B48-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
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
205 hp
249 hp
BMW 430i Cabrio
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
186 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 430i Cabrio

Performance

Lexus IS 250C
BMW 430i Cabrio
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250C

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 430i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250C
18.6 lb/hp
16.65 lb/hp
BMW 430i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250C
BMW 430i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
25 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 430i Cabrio
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
583 mi
Lexus IS 250C
468 mi
583 mi
BMW 430i 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).
121.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
176.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 430i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 250C
BMW 430i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
761 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data