The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 38,500
€ 36,800
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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, but the Lexus IS 300h is 2.2 inches longer and 0.2 inches lower.
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 320i
56.3
71.3
79.8
56.5
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.5 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 320i
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.31 %
General
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 320i
XE3
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 320i
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
Engine Code
N20-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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
No data
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 320i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.84 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
51 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 320i
47 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
892 mi
Range
548 mi
Lexus IS 300h
892 mi
548 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
87.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data


















