Lexus IS 2009 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus IS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Lexus IS engine produces 23 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 248 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 6.9 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1140 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 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 3 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.38 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS is 6 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Lexus IS is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
420 litres | 350 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 45 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus IS (by 70 litres). | |||
| 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 (kg): | 2`075 | 2`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 9000 | |
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