The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10) vs. BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)
€ 49,700
€ 75,300
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,300
ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW M3 Cabrio.
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M3 Cabrio
55.7
70.9
70.9
54.8
71
77.8
70.9 in
Width
71 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.7 in
Height
54.8 in
107.5
182.5
108.7
181.7
182.5 in
Length
181.7 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M3 Cabrio
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.23 %
General
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M3 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 M3 Cabrio
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
205 hp
414 hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
186 lb‑ft
295 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
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250C
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
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18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.04 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250C
18.6 lb/hp
10.04 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
25 mpg
18 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
18 mpg
city
13 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
468 mi
Range
303 mi
Lexus IS 250C
468 mi
303 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).
244.5 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
176.2 kWh
244.5 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
761 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
