Lexus IS 2009 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Lexus IS engine produces 10 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 2 NM more than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.1 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Lexus IS is 11 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
420 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.8 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: | 2`075 kg | 1`980 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 5400 | |
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