The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 38,500

€ 46,500

€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500
ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 330d.
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 330d
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
178.4
184.3 in
Length
178.4 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 330d
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.6 %

General
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 330d
XE3
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 330d
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d
No data
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 330d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 330d
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.71 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.84 lb/hp
15.71 lb/hp
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
51 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 330d
47 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
892 mi
Range
557 mi
Lexus IS 300h
892 mi
557 mi
BMW 330d
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).
139.9 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
87.2 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
BMW 330d
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