Lexus IS 2001 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 214 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 288 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Lexus IS engine produces 17 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 12 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 9.6 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus GS, Lexus ES | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS is 3 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
475 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 130 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 | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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BMW 3 sērija has
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