BMW 3 series 2005 vs Lexus IS 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 14 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Lexus IS. Despite less power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.3 | |
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The Lexus IS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Lexus IS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| 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: | 4.52 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 6 cm shorter than the Lexus IS, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 368 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 82 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1 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): | 1`965 | 2`075 | |
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| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4600 | |
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