Lexus IS (2013 – 2016) vs BMW 4 Series Coupe (2013 – 2018): specs compared
Both offer around 310 hp at most. The BMW 4 Series Coupe is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.7 s against 5.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 230 km/h. The Lexus IS uses less fuel, from 4.3 L/100 km against 4.6 L/100 km. The BMW 4 Series Coupe is the lighter car, from 1,340 kg against 1,555 kg.
| Specification |
Lexus
IS
2013 – 2016
|
BMW
4 Series Coupe
2013 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2016 | 2013 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 6 | 18 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 181 – 310 hp | 184 – 313 hp |
| Torque | 216 – 376 Nm | 270 – 630 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 – 8.6 s | 4.7 – 7.5 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 230 km/h | 229 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.3 – 11.2 L/100 km | 4.6 – 8.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,666 mm | 4,638 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,826 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,361 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,809 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,555 – 1,695 kg | 1,340 – 1,655 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.