Lexus IS 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 310 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 375 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 92 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 125 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 63 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2005: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At high speeds or when parking, for example, the clutch is disengaged and all power is sent to the rear wheels. DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels individually to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS is 6 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
368 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 82 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 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1 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): | no data | 2`080 | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 4400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Lexus IS has
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