The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW M3 Cabrio SMG (04 - 06)
€ 49,700
€ 67,000
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS 250C is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 14.3 cm longer, 2 cm wider and 4.3 cm taller than the BMW M3 Cabrio.
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M3 Cabrio
1415
1800
1800
1372
1780
1980
1800 mm
Width
1780 mm
1800 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1980 mm
1415 mm
Height
1372 mm
2730
4635
2731
4492
4635 mm
Length
4492 mm
2730 mm
Wheelbase
2731 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M3 Cabrio
1805 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg
Weight Difference:
75 kg
4.16 %
General
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M3 Cabrio
XE2
Generation
E46
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
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M3 Cabrio
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2500 CC
Engine Capacity
3246 CC
205 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
338 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
205 bhp
338 bhp
BMW M3 Cabrio
252 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
365 NM
at 4900 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
252 NM
365 NM
BMW M3 Cabrio
Performance
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M3 Cabrio
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250C
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
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8.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.12 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 250C
8.8 kg/bhp
5.12 kg/bhp
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
31 mpg
21 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
No data
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
439 mi
Range
288 mi
Lexus IS 250C
439 mi
288 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).
257.7 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
174.3 kWh
257.7 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
213 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
270 kg
Maximum Payload
370 kg
420 L
Boot Capacity
300 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
