Lexus IS 2009 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| 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: | 252 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Lexus IS engine produces 98 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 148 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.9 | |
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The Lexus IS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Lexus IS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Lexus IS 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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X6, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 9400 | |
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