BMW 330 vs. Lexus IS 300
$47,500
$40,535
Highlights
| 2026 BMW 330 | 2025 Lexus IS 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$47,500
|
$40,535
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
28 City / 35 Hwy
|
21 City / 31 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
255 hp
|
241 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 BMW 330 | 2025 Lexus IS 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
| Displacement |
2.0 L/122
|
2.0 L/122
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
255 @ 4700
|
241 @ 5200
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
295 @ 1600
|
258 @ 1650
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
28 City / 35 Hwy
|
21 City / 31 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 BMW 330 | 2025 Lexus IS 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/45HR18
|
P235/45VR18
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/45HR18
|
P235/45VR18
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
Compact
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 X 7.5 in
|
18 X 8.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 X 7.5 in
|
18 X 8.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Compact in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 2026 BMW 330 | 2025 Lexus IS 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2026 BMW 330 | 2025 Lexus IS 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
37 ft
|
34 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2026 BMW 330 | 2025 Lexus IS 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length, Overall |
186 in
|
185 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72 in
|
72 in
|
| Height, Overall |
57 in
|
57 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
62 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
62 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
6 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
17 ft³
|
11 ft³
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
90 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
38 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
45 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
54 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
37 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
35 in
|
32 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
53 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
54 in
|
| Wheelbase |
113 in
|
110 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 BMW 330 | 2025 Lexus IS 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,644 lbs
|
3,715 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
16 gal
|
17 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2026 BMW 330 | 2025 Lexus IS 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2026 BMW 330 | 2025 Lexus IS 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2026 BMW 330 | 2025 Lexus IS 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2026 BMW 330 | 2025 Lexus IS 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
N/A
|
13 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
N/A
|
12 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 BMW 330 or the 2025 Lexus IS 300?
The 2026 BMW 330 is more fuel efficient than the 2025 Lexus IS 300 with 31 MPG combined versus 25 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 BMW 330 or the 2025 Lexus IS 300?
The 2025 Lexus IS 300 is cheaper than the 2026 BMW 330 with a $40,535 starting MSRP versus a $47,500 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 BMW 330 or the 2025 Lexus IS 300?
The 2026 BMW 330 and the 2025 Lexus IS 300 both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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