The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 330d Convertible (09 - 10)
€ 49,700
€ 50,700
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS 250C is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 330d Cabrio.
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 330d Cabrio
55.7
70.9
70.9
54.5
70.2
78.1
70.9 in
Width
70.2 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.7 in
Height
54.5 in
107.5
182.5
108.7
180.3
182.5 in
Length
180.3 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 330d Cabrio
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.09 %
General
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 330d Cabrio
XE2
Generation
E93
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 330d Cabrio
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
205 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d Cabrio
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
186 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d Cabrio
Performance
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 330d 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 330d Cabrio
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250C
19.41 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
BMW 330d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 330d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
26 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 330d Cabrio
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
439 mi
Range
621 mi
Lexus IS 250C
439 mi
621 mi
BMW 330d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
125.5 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
174.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 330d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 330d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
595 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
