The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 420d Convertible (14 - 15)
€ 49,700
€ 46,300
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300
ⓘ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 420d Cabrio.
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 420d 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 420d Cabrio
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.94 %
General
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 420d Cabrio
XE2
Generation
F33
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 420d Cabrio
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
205 hp
181 hp
BMW 420d Cabrio
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
186 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 420d Cabrio
Performance
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 420d Cabrio
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250C
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 420d Cabrio
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250C
19.41 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
BMW 420d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 420d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
26 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 420d Cabrio
19 mpg
city
39 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
439 mi
Range
695 mi
Lexus IS 250C
439 mi
695 mi
BMW 420d 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).
104.9 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
174.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 420d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 420d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
595 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
