The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 37,800
€ 41,200
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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, but the Lexus IS 300h is 1.6 inches longer and 0.2 inches lower.
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 320d
56.3
71.3
79.8
56.5
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.5 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
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.89 %
General
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 320d
XE3
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-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 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 320d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.99 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 320d
53 mpg
city
42 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
954 mi
Range
770 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
770 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).
94.6 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
