The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 320d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 37,800

€ 36,500

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 300h is 5.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 320d
56.3
71.3
79.8
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
110.2
183.7
108.7
178.4
183.7 in
Length
178.4 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 320d
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.21 %

General
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 320d
XE3
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 320d
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d
No data
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 320d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.99 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320d
53 mpg
city
35 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
954 mi
Range
715 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
715 mi
BMW 320d
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).
109.1 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data