Lexus IS 2008 vs BMW Z4 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Lexus IS engine produces 4 HP more power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 2 NM more than BMW Z4. Despite the higher power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.2 | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW Z4 2009 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW Z4 2009 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.15 m | 1.29 m | |
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Lexus IS is larger, but lower. Lexus IS is 34 cm longer than the BMW Z4, 1 cm wider, while the height of Lexus IS is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 180 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
420 litres | 310 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 15 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z4. This could mean that the Lexus IS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus IS (by 110 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW Z4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 18 600 | |
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