Lexus IS 2013 vs BMW 4 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is a more dynamic driving. Lexus IS engine produces 98 HP less power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 150 NM less than BMW 4 series. Due to the lower power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.5 | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2013 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
| Lexus IS is 3 cm longer than the BMW 4 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1300 litres | |
| Lexus IS has 1 litres less trunk space than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| 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 4 series, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`145 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 600 | 17 800 | |
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