BMW 3 series 2008 vs Lexus IS 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 65 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 62 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 9.1 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 2.7 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 405 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 6 cm shorter than the Lexus IS, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 378 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 | 10.2 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): | 1`910 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 6200 | |
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