Lexus IS 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 4.7 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | Installed on at least 6 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 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS is 5 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
368 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 82 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Lexus IS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1 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`075 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 5800 | |
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