Lexus IS 2016 vs BMW 4 series 2013
| 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 | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 61 HP more power than BMW 4 series, but torque is 30 NM less than BMW 4 series. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 4.6 | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 4.4 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 660 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1390 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
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 | 19 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 3 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 4 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2013 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 | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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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`085 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`625 kg | 1`525 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 500 kg | 560 kg | |
| Lexus IS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than BMW 4 series. Therefore, BMW 4 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 16 800 | |
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