The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 325d (13 - 15)
€ 38,500
€ 39,700
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Lexus IS 300h is 2.2 inches longer.
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 325d
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
184.3 in
Length
182 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 325d
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.75 %
General
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 325d
XE3
Generation
F30
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 325d
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
215 hp
BMW 325d
No data
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 325d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.89 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.84 lb/hp
15.89 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
56 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 325d
55 mpg
city
38 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
976 mi
Range
723 mi
Lexus IS 300h
976 mi
723 mi
BMW 325d
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).
100.7 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
79.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
