BMW M3 Coupe (2010 – 2013) vs Lexus IS (2008 – 2012): specs compared
Both offer around 420 hp at most. The BMW M3 Coupe is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 4.8 s. The Lexus IS has the higher top speed: 270 km/h against 249 km/h. The BMW M3 Coupe uses less fuel, from 11.2 L/100 km against 11.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,580 kg against 1,675 kg. The BMW M3 Coupe dates from 2010 – 2013, the Lexus IS from 2008 – 2012.
| Specification |
BMW
M3 Coupe
2010 – 2013
|
Lexus
IS
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2013 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | Coupé | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 420 hp | 423 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 505 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 – 4.8 s | 4.8 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 270 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.2 – 12.4 L/100 km | 11.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,615 mm | 4,658 mm |
| Width | 1,803 mm | 1,819 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,728 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,580 – 1,600 kg | 1,675 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.