Lexus IS 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2008
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 177 HP | 122 HP | |
Torque: | 400 NM | 160 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 55 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 240 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.9 | |
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 63 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | Used also on BMW 1 sērija | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus IS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.58 m | 4.52 m | |
Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS is 6 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 2 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 460 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
368 litres | no data | |
BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 82 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Lexus IS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | 1`880 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | no data | average | |
Average price (€): | 4600 | 4600 | |
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