Lexus IS 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2008
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| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Lexus IS is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas BMW 3 series has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 2.5 (petrol) | 1.6 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. BMW 3 series is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 122 - 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 160 - 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 5.5 - 11.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 4.7 - 9.7 | |
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Lexus IS petrol engines consumes on average 1.9 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! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.28 m | 1.42 m | |
| Lexus IS is 8 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`073 kg | ~ 2`023 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`755 kg | ~ 1`513 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 318 kg | ~ 510 kg | |
| Lexus IS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 60 procentiem less than BMW 3 series. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 5400 | |
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