Lexus IS 2020 vs BMW 3 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 311 HP | 382 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Lexus IS engine produces 71 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 120 NM less than BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 9.4 | |
|
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus IS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus GS, Toyota Tacoma | Used also on BMW X4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus IS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2018 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2018 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 306 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`186 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 31 400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Lexus IS has
|
BMW 3 sērija has
| |