The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 37,800

€ 39,800

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Lexus IS 300h is 1.6 inches longer and 0.6 inches taller.
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
56.3
71.3
79.8
55.7
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
55.7 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 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.1 %

General
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
XE3
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
No data
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.99 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
53 mpg
city
47 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
954 mi
Range
864 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
864 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
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).
84.3 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data