BMW 3 series 2007 vs Lexus IS 2009
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 306 HP | 208 HP | |
Torque: | 400 NM | 252 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 9 seconds | |
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 98 HP more power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 148 NM more than Lexus IS. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.3 | |
The Lexus IS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 65 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
860 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
Lexus IS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 10 years | 17 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X6, 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: | 4.58 m | 4.64 m | |
Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
Height: | 1.38 m | 1.42 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 6 cm shorter than the Lexus IS, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 165 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | 420 litres | |
Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 45 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus IS (by 70 litres). | |||
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): | 2`180 | 2`075 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | above average | no data | |
Average price (€): | 10 200 | 4600 | |
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