Lexus IS 2015 vs BMW 3 series 2006
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 116 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 170 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 8.1 | |
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The Lexus IS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Lexus IS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Lexus IS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Lexus IS is 15 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1385 litres | |
| Lexus IS has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.6 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 2`000 | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 3800 | |
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