BMW 4 series 2013 vs Lexus IS 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 4 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus IS) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. BMW 4 series engine produces 61 HP less power than Lexus IS, but torque is 30 NM more than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 9.0 | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 4 series consumes 4.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the BMW 4 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 660 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 280'000 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 4 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus GS, Lexus NX | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 4 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
| BMW 4 series is 4 cm shorter than the Lexus IS, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 4 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 306 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1300 litres | no data | |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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: | 11.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Lexus IS. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`085 kg | 2`125 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`525 kg | 1`625 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 560 kg | 500 kg | |
| BMW 4 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem more than Lexus IS. Therefore, BMW 4 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | 14 200 | |
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