The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10)

€ 66,000
BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 31,700
 Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10) Lexus IS 220d
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW M3 is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Lexus IS 220d.
BMW M3
Lexus IS 220d
57
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
56.7
Blueprint Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10)
70.9
70.9
71.5 in
Width
70.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
57 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10)
107.5
180.5
180.3 in
Length
180.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
Lexus IS 220d
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
BMW M3 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.86 %
Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10)

General

BMW M3
Lexus IS 220d
E90
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M3
Lexus IS 220d
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
175 hp
Lexus IS 220d
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 220d

Performance

BMW M3
Lexus IS 220d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 220d

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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Lexus IS 220d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
42 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
13 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
316 mi
Range
721 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
721 mi
Lexus IS 220d
Environmental Impact
235 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
115.2 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Lexus IS 220d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data