Lexus IS 2016 vs BMW 3 series 2015
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Lexus IS is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas BMW 3 series has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.5 | 1.5 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 223 - 306 HP | 116 - 326 HP | |
| Torque: | 221 - 377 NM | 220 - 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 - 8.3 seconds | 4.8 - 10.7 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 - 11.2 | 4.4 - 7.3 | |
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Lexus IS petrol engines consumes on average 4.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 127 - 145 mm (5 - 5.7 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS is 5 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 306 litres | 480 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 174 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Lexus IS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`122 | ~ 2`064 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 23 400 | |
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