The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 37,800
€ 52,800
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800
ⓘ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. The Lexus IS 300h is just 4.1 cm longer, 0.1 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
Lexus IS 300h
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
1430
1810
2027
1429
1811
2031
1810 mm
Width
1811 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1430 mm
Height
1429 mm
2800
4665
2810
4624
4665 mm
Length
4624 mm
2800 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 300h
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
1695 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
2130 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.02 %
General
Lexus IS 300h
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
XE3
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2494 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
220 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 bhp
335 bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
No data
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1200 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
NM
450 NM
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
▶ REPLAY
7.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.16 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 300h
7.7 kg/bhp
5.16 kg/bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
66 mpg
48 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
64 mpg
city
53 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
954 mi
Range
600 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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).
111.8 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
97 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
390 L








No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
















