BMW M3 Coupe (2007 – 2011) vs Lexus IS (2008 – 2012): specs compared
The BMW M3 Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 450 hp against 423 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 s against 4.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 306 km/h against 270 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 11.2 L/100 km against 11.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,530 kg against 1,675 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
M3 Coupe
2007 – 2011
|
Lexus
IS
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2011 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | Coupé | — |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 420 – 450 hp | 423 hp |
| Torque | 400 – 440 Nm | 505 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 – 4.8 s | 4.8 s |
| Top speed | 249 – 306 km/h | 270 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.2 – 12.7 L/100 km | 11.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,615 mm | 4,658 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,819 mm |
| Height | 1,417 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,728 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,530 – 1,600 kg | 1,675 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.