Lexus IS 2016 vs BMW 3 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Lexus IS engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 3 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 320'000 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 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus GS, Lexus NX | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 2`055 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 23 200 | |
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