BMW 3 Series Touring (2001 – 2005) vs Lexus IS (2001 – 2005): specs compared
The BMW 3 Series Touring is the more powerful of the two, with up to 231 hp against 214 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 s against 8.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 230 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 9.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,365 kg against 1,405 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
3 Series Touring
2001 – 2005
|
Lexus
IS
2001 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2005 | 2001 – 2005 |
| Body style | Touring · Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 28 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 231 hp | 155 – 213 hp |
| Torque | 175 – 410 Nm | 195 – 288 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 – 12.2 s | 8.4 – 9.5 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 249 km/h | 215 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 – 10.9 L/100 km | 9.8 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,478 mm | 4,501 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,365 – 1,685 kg | 1,405 – 1,515 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.