Lexus IS 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 38 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 42 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.3 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| 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 2010 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.15 m | 1.38 m | |
| Lexus IS is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Lexus IS is 24 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
420 litres | 350 litres | |
| Lexus IS has 45 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus IS (by 70 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.8 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Lexus IS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 2`055 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 13 200 | |
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