Lexus IS 2009 vs BMW 3 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 38 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 42 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.3 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 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 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| 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 2010 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.38 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS is 2 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Lexus IS is 3 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 | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | 2`055 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 13 200 | |
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