Lexus IS (2008 – 2012) vs BMW M3 Cabriolet (2008 – 2013): specs compared
Both offer around 423 hp at most. The Lexus IS is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 5.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 270 km/h against 249 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 11.4 L/100 km against 12.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,675 kg against 1,810 kg. At 4,658 mm, the Lexus IS is 78 mm longer than the BMW M3 Cabriolet.
| Specification |
Lexus
IS
2008 – 2012
|
BMW
M3 Cabriolet
2008 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2008 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 423 hp | 420 hp |
| Torque | 505 Nm | 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 s | 5.1 – 5.3 s |
| Top speed | 270 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.4 L/100 km | 12.3 – 12.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,658 mm | 4,580 mm |
| Width | 1,819 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,728 mm | 2,758 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,675 kg | 1,810 – 1,830 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.