Lexus SC 2001 vs BMW 3 series 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 419 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Lexus SC is more dynamic to drive. Lexus SC engine produces 55 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 119 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Lexus SC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 9.6 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus SC 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 SC could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus LS | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.37 m | |
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Lexus SC is larger. Lexus SC is 3 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 135 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
450 litres | 300 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Lexus SC has 165 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Lexus SC 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 SC (by 150 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 5200 | |
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