The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 49,700

€ 70,200

€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,200
ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 435d Cabrio.
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 435d Cabrio
55.7
70.9
70.9
55.1
71.9
79.4
70.9 in
Width
71.9 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
55.7 in
Height
55.1 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 435d Cabrio
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4365 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
8.84 %

General
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 435d Cabrio
XE2
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 435d Cabrio
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
309 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
205 hp
309 hp
BMW 435d Cabrio
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
186 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 435d Cabrio
Performance
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 435d Cabrio
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250C
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 435d Cabrio
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.13 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250C
19.41 lb/hp
14.13 lb/hp
BMW 435d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 435d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
26 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 435d Cabrio
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
439 mi
Range
554 mi
Lexus IS 250C
439 mi
554 mi
BMW 435d 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).
131.6 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
174.3 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 435d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250C
BMW 435d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
595 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data