BMW 3 series 2005 vs Lexus IS 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
|
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 10 HP more power than Lexus IS, but torque is 2 NM less than Lexus IS. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 9.1 | |
| BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, 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: | 4.52 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 | |
|
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`980 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 4600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW 3 sērija has
|
Lexus IS has
| |