The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 37,800

€ 33,500

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘ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 318d.
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318d
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
178.4
183.7 in
Length
178.4 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318d
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.16 %

General
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318d
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 318d
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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
No data
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 318d
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16.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.77 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.23 lb/hp
23.77 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 318d
53 mpg
city
32 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
954 mi
Range
677 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
677 mi
BMW 318d
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).
115.2 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data