The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW M4 Convertible (14 - 17)
€ 49,700

€ 79,700

€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Lexus IS 250C is 1.4 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW M4 Cabrio.
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M4 Cabrio
55.7
70.9
70.9
54.6
73.6
79.3
70.9 in
Width
73.6 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.7 in
Height
54.6 in
107.5
182.5
110.7
183.9
182.5 in
Length
183.9 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M4 Cabrio
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.09 %

General
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M4 Cabrio
XE2
Generation
F83
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M4 Cabrio
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
205 hp
425 hp
BMW M4 Cabrio
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
186 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M4 Cabrio
Performance
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M4 Cabrio
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW M4 Cabrio
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.47 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250C
19.41 lb/hp
9.47 lb/hp
BMW M4 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M4 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
26 mpg
26 mpg
BMW M4 Cabrio
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
439 mi
Range
409 mi
Lexus IS 250C
439 mi
409 mi
BMW M4 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).
172.4 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
174.3 kWh
172.4 kWh
BMW M4 Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250C
BMW M4 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
595 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data