BMW 3 series 2012 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: | 184 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 24 HP less power than Lexus IS, but torque is 18 NM more than Lexus IS. Despite less power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | 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 2012 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 4 cm longer than the Lexus IS, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 378 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 102 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.1 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`975 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 6400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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