The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 325i (07 - 08)
€ 37,800
€ 34,600
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘ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 325i.
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 325i
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 325i
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.11 %
General
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 325i
XE3
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 325i
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
No data
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 325i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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16.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.23 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 325i
53 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
954 mi
Range
551 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
551 mi
BMW 325i
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).
134.5 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 325i
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
