Lexus IS 2016 vs BMW 3 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 326 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Lexus IS engine produces 68 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 130 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 7.3 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 3.9 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 585 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on BMW X4 | |
| 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 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2015 3.0 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: | 10.8 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.9 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`127 | 2`165 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 23 200 | |
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