Lexus IS 2016 vs BMW 4 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus IS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 4 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 95 HP more power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 4 series. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 4.1 | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 4.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 735 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 330'000 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 4 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus GS, Lexus NX | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 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 4 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2017 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2017 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
| Lexus IS is 4 cm longer than the BMW 4 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 306 litres | 480 litres | |
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BMW 4 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: | 11 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`125 kg | 2`090 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 33 800 | |
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