The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 37,800
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) Lexus IS 300h
€ 40,000
 BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 325d
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

ⓘ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 325d.
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 325d
56.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
71.3
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
110.2
183.7
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
183.7 in
Length
178.4 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 300h
BMW 325d
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5 %
BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)

General

Lexus IS 300h
BMW 325d
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 325d
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d
No data
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

Lexus IS 300h
BMW 325d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.99 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 325d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 300h
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 325d
53 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
954 mi
Range
621 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
621 mi
BMW 325d
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).
125.5 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 300h
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data