BMW M3 Sedan (2008 – 2011) vs Lexus IS (2008 – 2012): specs compared
Both offer around 420 hp at most. The Lexus IS has the higher top speed: 270 km/h against 249 km/h. The BMW M3 Sedan uses less fuel, from 11.2 L/100 km against 11.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,605 kg against 1,675 kg. At 4,658 mm, the Lexus IS is 78 mm longer than the BMW M3 Sedan.
| Specification |
BMW
M3 Sedan
2008 – 2011
|
Lexus
IS
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2011 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| 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 | 4.7 – 4.9 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 | 4,580 mm | 4,658 mm |
| Width | 1,798 mm | 1,819 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,758 mm | 2,728 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,605 – 1,625 kg | 1,675 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.