BMW M3 vs Lexus IS 250 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. BMW M3 · Lexus IS 250
- Length180.4 in – 181.8 in
- Height54.8 in – 55.7 in
- Wheelbase108.7 in
- Curb weight3,704 lb – 4,145 lb
- Width70.2 in – 71.5 in
- Lexus IS 250 width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Lexus IS 250 is 1.0 in shorter (181.1 in vs 180.1 in)
- Width: BMW M3 is 0.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Lexus IS 250 is 1.2 in taller (55.3 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (108.7 in vs 107.5 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 372 lb heavier (3,925 lb vs 3,553 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 372 lb heavier (3,925 lb vs 3,553 lb)
- Height: Lexus IS 250 is 1.2 in taller (55.3 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (108.7 in vs 107.5 in)
- Length: Lexus IS 250 is 1.0 in shorter (181.1 in vs 180.1 in)
- Width: BMW M3 is 0.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageLexus IS 250 — Lexus IS 250 is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for BMW M3 · garage fit for Lexus IS 250
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M3 — BMW M3 is narrower by 0.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M3 | Lexus IS 250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.1 in | 180.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 55.3 in | 56.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 107.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,925 lb | 3,553 lb | 372 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 180.4 in – 181.8 in).
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