BMW 3 series 2018 vs Lexus IS 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 50 HP more power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Lexus IS. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 8.6 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 2.1 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 315 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Lexus IS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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BMW 3 sērija has 4x4: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked at most times, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW 6 sērija, BMW Z4 | Used also on Lexus GS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 4 cm longer than the Lexus IS, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.6 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`155 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The BMW 3 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 34 000 | 18 400 | |
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