The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 325d DPF (06 - 07)
€ 37,800

€ 35,300

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘ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 5.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 325d DPF.
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 325d DPF
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
183.7 in
Length
178 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 325d DPF
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.59 %

General
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 325d DPF
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 manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 325d DPF
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-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
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d DPF
No data
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d DPF
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 325d DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
146 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 325d DPF
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.99 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
53 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
954 mi
Range
592 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
592 mi
BMW 325d DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 325d DPF
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