The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 318i (15 - 18)
€ 38,500
€ 33,400
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 and height, but the Lexus IS 300h is 1.9 inches longer.
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318i
56.3
71.3
79.8
56.3
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
110.2
184.3
110.6
182.4
184.3 in
Length
182.4 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318i
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.2 %
General
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318i
XE3
Generation
F30
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 318i
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B38
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
No data
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.84 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
56 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 318i
55 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
976 mi
Range
731 mi
Lexus IS 300h
976 mi
731 mi
BMW 318i
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).
96.6 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
79.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
