Lexus IS petrol engines consumes on average 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Lexus IS equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the 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!
Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS is 6 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
378 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
368 litres
1385 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 82 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 1017 litres).
Turning diameter:
10 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
