The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 430d Cabrio Steptronic (14 - 15)
€ 49,700

€ 55,600

€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,600
ⓘ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 0.3 cm shorter, 2.5 cm narrower and 3.1 cm taller than the BMW 430d Cabrio.
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 430d Cabrio
1415
1800
1800
1384
1825
2017
1800 mm
Width
1825 mm
1800 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2017 mm
1415 mm
Height
1384 mm
2730
4635
2810
4638
4635 mm
Length
4638 mm
2730 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 430d Cabrio
1805 kg
Kerb Weight
1770 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1845 kg

Weight Difference:
35 kg
1.94 %

General
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 430d Cabrio
XE2
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 430d Cabrio
V6 petrol 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
2500 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
205 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
205 bhp
254 bhp
BMW 430d Cabrio
252 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
560 NM
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
252 NM
560 NM
BMW 430d Cabrio
Performance
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 430d Cabrio
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250C
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

BMW 430d Cabrio
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8.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.97 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 250C
8.8 kg/bhp
6.97 kg/bhp
BMW 430d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 430d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
31 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 430d Cabrio
22 mpg
city
46 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
No data
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
439 mi
Range
668 mi
Lexus IS 250C
439 mi
668 mi
BMW 430d 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).
109.1 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
174.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 430d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
213 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 430d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
270 kg
Maximum Payload
75 kg
420 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data