BMW 3 series 2010 vs Lexus IS 2009
Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 204 HP | 208 HP | |
Torque: | 430 NM | 252 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9 seconds | |
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 4 HP less power than Lexus IS, but torque is 178 NM more than Lexus IS. Despite less power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 9.3 | |
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 480 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 65 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
1170 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.61 m | 4.64 m | |
Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
Height: | 1.38 m | 1.42 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 2 cm shorter than the Lexus IS, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 165 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | 420 litres | |
Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 45 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. The Lexus IS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus IS (by 70 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.8 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 2`075 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | no data | |
Average price (€): | 13 400 | 4600 | |
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