The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW M3 Cabrio M DKG (08 - 13)
€ 49,700
€ 79,100
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,100
ⓘ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 2 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the BMW M3 Cabrio.
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M3 Cabrio
1415
1800
1800
1392
1804
1976
1800 mm
Width
1804 mm
1800 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1976 mm
1415 mm
Height
1392 mm
2730
4635
2761
4615
4635 mm
Length
4615 mm
2730 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M3 Cabrio
1805 kg
Kerb Weight
1905 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2280 kg
Weight Difference:
100 kg
5.25 %
General
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M3 Cabrio
XE2
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M3 Cabrio
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2500 CC
Engine Capacity
3999 CC
205 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
205 bhp
414 bhp
BMW M3 Cabrio
252 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
252 NM
400 NM
BMW M3 Cabrio
Performance
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M3 Cabrio
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250C
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
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8.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.6 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 250C
8.8 kg/bhp
4.6 kg/bhp
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
31 mpg
23 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
No data
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
439 mi
Range
318 mi
Lexus IS 250C
439 mi
318 mi
BMW M3 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).
233 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
174.3 kWh
233 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
213 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
270 kg
Maximum Payload
375 kg
420 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
