The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18)
€ 37,800
€ 39,800
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Lexus IS 300h is 1.3 inches longer and 0.2 inches lower.
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318d
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
182.4
183.7 in
Length
182.4 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318d
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.77 %
General
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318d
XE3
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 B47
Engine Code
B47-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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
No data
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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16.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.46 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.23 lb/hp
23.46 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 318d
53 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
954 mi
Range
787 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
787 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).
92.5 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data














