Lexus IS 2013 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Lexus IS engine produces 24 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 20 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| 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 2012 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS is 4 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.9 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): | 2`090 | 1`975 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The BMW 3 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 600 | 11 000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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BMW 3 sērija has
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