The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 328i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 37,800

€ 42,200

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘ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 328i
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 328i
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5 %

General
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 328i
XE3
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 328i
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
242 hp
BMW 328i
No data
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 328i
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 328i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 328i
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.99 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 328i
53 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
954 mi
Range
557 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
557 mi
BMW 328i
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).
127 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
127 kWh
BMW 328i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 328i
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