The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 318d (19 - ..)
€ 38,500
€ 37,900
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS 300h is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 318d.
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318d
56.3
71.3
79.8
56.5
71.9
81.4
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56.3 in
Height
56.5 in
110.2
184.3
112.2
185.4
184.3 in
Length
185.4 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318d
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.53 %
General
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318d
XE3
Generation
G20
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 manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318d
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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 3750 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
140 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.84 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
56 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d
55 mpg
city
45 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
976 mi
Range
578 mi
Lexus IS 300h
976 mi
578 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
79.5 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).
88.5 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
79.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
















