Lexus LS 2017 vs BMW 3 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.4 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus LS) 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: | 421 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 231 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 200 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 4.4 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 5.5 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 LS could require 825 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1460 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus LS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 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 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.24 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
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Lexus LS is larger. Lexus LS is 60 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 9 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LS is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Lexus LS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`765 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 65 400 | 22 200 | |
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