The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250C Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)

€ 49,700
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (10 - 13) Lexus IS 250C
€ 48,500
 BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15) BMW 420d Cabrio
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500

ⓘ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
Blueprint Lexus IS 250C Automatic (10 - 13)
70.9
70.9
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint Lexus IS 250C Automatic (10 - 13)
107.5
182.5
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
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
3869 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.76 %
BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)

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
8-speed automatic 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
142 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250C

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420d Cabrio

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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250C
19.41 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
BMW 420d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250C
BMW 420d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
26 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 420d Cabrio
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
738 mi
Lexus IS 250C
439 mi
738 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).
98.8 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
174.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 420d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 250C
BMW 420d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
595 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data