The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Lexus IS F Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 29,500
€ 70,600
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 318i is 5.5 inches shorter and 0.2 inches taller.
BMW 318i
Lexus IS F
55.9
71.5
78.3
55.7
71.5
71.5
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
71.5 in
55.9 in
Height
55.7 in
108.7
178
107.5
183.5
178 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Lexus IS F
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
683 lb
17.45 %
General
BMW 318i
Lexus IS F
E90
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Lexus IS F
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
417 hp
at 6600 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
417 hp
Lexus IS F
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
372 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
372 lb‑ft
Lexus IS F
Performance
BMW 318i
Lexus IS F
130 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS F
▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.38 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.91 lb/hp
9.38 lb/hp
Lexus IS F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Lexus IS F
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 318i
37 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus IS F
28 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
611 mi
Range
349 mi
BMW 318i
611 mi
349 mi
Lexus IS F
Environmental Impact
121.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
216 kWh
BMW 318i
121.2 kWh
216 kWh
Lexus IS F
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Lexus IS F
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
761 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
