Lexus IS (2013 – 2016) vs BMW 3 Series Touring (2012 – 2016): specs compared
Both offer around 310 hp at most. The BMW 3 Series Touring is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 230 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,450 kg against 1,555 kg.
| Specification |
Lexus
IS
2013 – 2016
|
BMW
3 Series Touring
2012 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2016 | 2012 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | Touring · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 6 | 29 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 181 – 310 hp | 116 – 313 hp |
| Torque | 216 – 376 Nm | 220 – 630 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 – 8.6 s | 4.9 – 11.2 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 230 km/h | 198 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.3 – 11.2 L/100 km | 4.3 – 8.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,666 mm | 4,623 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,809 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,555 – 1,695 kg | 1,450 – 1,690 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.