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 5.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318i
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
183.7 in
Length
178 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318i
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.58 %
General
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318i
XE3
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318i
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
Engine Code
N46-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
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i
No data
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
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
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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16.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.23 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 318i
53 mpg
city
21 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
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
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318i
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
