The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 325xi (07 - 08)
€ 38,500

€ 37,200

€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 325xi
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
184.3
108.7
178
184.3 in
Length
178 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 325xi
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.86 %

General
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 325xi
XE3
Generation
E90
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 325xi
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 325xi
No data
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 325xi
124 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.84 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
51 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 325xi
47 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
892 mi
Range
495 mi
Lexus IS 300h
892 mi
495 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
149.7 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
87.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data