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 | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 61 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 5.8 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus GS, Lexus NX | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2015 2.0 engine | |||
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`025 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 23 200 | |
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