The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 37,800
€ 28,900
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 14.5 cm longer, 0.7 cm narrower and 0.9 cm taller than the BMW 318i.
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318i
1430
1810
2027
1421
1817
1989
1810 mm
Width
1817 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1430 mm
Height
1421 mm
2800
4665
2760
4520
4665 mm
Length
4520 mm
2800 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318i
1620 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
2130 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
155 kg
9.57 %
General
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318i
XE3
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318i
4-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
Engine Code
N46-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2494 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
220 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
127 bhp
at 5750 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 bhp
127 bhp
BMW 318i
No data
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 3250 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
NM
180 NM
BMW 318i
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
7.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.54 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 300h
7.36 kg/bhp
11.54 kg/bhp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
66 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 318i
64 mpg
city
25 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
954 mi
Range
495 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
495 mi
BMW 318i
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).
149.7 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
460 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data






















