Lexus IS 2001 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 289 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
| Lexus IS engine produces 21 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 11 NM less than BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS is 7 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
475 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 130 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Lexus IS has
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BMW 3 sērija has
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