The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10) vs. BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)
€ 49,700
€ 63,800
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS 250C is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW M3 Cabrio.
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M3 Cabrio
55.7
70.9
70.9
54
70.1
78
70.9 in
Width
70.1 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
55.7 in
Height
54 in
107.5
182.5
107.5
176.9
182.5 in
Length
176.9 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M3 Cabrio
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M3 Cabrio
XE2
Generation
E46
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 M3 Cabrio
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
205 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
186 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Cabrio
Performance
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M3 Cabrio
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250C
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
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18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.28 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250C
18.6 lb/hp
11.28 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
25 mpg
17 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
18 mpg
city
11 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
468 mi
Range
288 mi
Lexus IS 250C
468 mi
288 mi
BMW M3 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).
257.7 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
176.2 kWh
257.7 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
761 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
