The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 38,500

€ 52,800

€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800
ⓘ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 and height, but the Lexus IS 300h is 2.2 inches longer.
Lexus IS 300h
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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 ActiveHybrid 3
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.88 %

General
Lexus IS 300h
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-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
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
No data
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.84 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
51 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
47 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
892 mi
Range
600 mi
Lexus IS 300h
892 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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).
111.8 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
87.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data