The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 316i Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 37,800
€ 31,800
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Lexus IS 300h is 1.6 inches longer.
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 316i
56.3
71.3
79.8
56.3
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
110.2
183.7
110.6
182
183.7 in
Length
182 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 316i
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.68 %
General
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 316i
XE3
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 316i
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N13
Engine Code
N13-B16

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
134 hp
BMW 316i
No data
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 316i
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 316i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316i
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.35 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.99 lb/hp
24.35 lb/hp
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 316i
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
954 mi
Range
642 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
642 mi
BMW 316i
Environmental Impact
81.4 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).
109.9 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 316i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 316i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data























