Lexus IS (2005 – 2012) vs BMW 3 Series Coupe (2006 – 2010): specs compared
Both offer around 310 hp at most. The BMW 3 Series Coupe is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.4 s against 5.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 230 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.4 L/100 km against 6.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,360 kg against 1,570 kg.
| Specification |
Lexus
IS
2005 – 2012
|
BMW
3 Series Coupe
2006 – 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2012 | 2006 – 2010 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 3 | 28 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 177 – 310 hp | 170 – 306 hp |
| Torque | 251 – 400 Nm | 210 – 580 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.6 – 8.9 s | 5.4 – 8.8 s |
| Top speed | 215 – 230 km/h | 209 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.3 – 9.8 L/100 km | 5.4 – 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,575 mm | 4,580 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,783 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm | 1,394 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,761 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,570 – 1,599 kg | 1,360 – 1,650 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.