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 |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 295 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: | 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 (kg): | ~ 2`073 | ~ 2`023 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 6000 | |
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