BMW M4 (2014 – 2020) vs Lexus IS (2012 – 2014): specs compared
The BMW M4 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 431 hp against 422 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.0 s against 4.8 s. The Lexus IS has the higher top speed: 274 km/h against 249 km/h. The BMW M4 uses less fuel, from 8.3 L/100 km against 13.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,497 kg against 1,715 kg. The BMW M4 dates from 2014 – 2020, the Lexus IS from 2012 – 2014.
| Specification |
BMW
M4
2014 – 2020
|
Lexus
IS
2012 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2020 | 2012 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 431 – 450 hp | 422 hp |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 503 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.0 – 4.3 s | 4.8 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 274 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.3 – 8.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,681 mm | 4,661 mm |
| Width | 1,869 mm | 1,816 mm |
| Height | 1,382 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,812 mm | 2,731 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,497 – 1,540 kg | 1,715 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.