The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 117,600
€ 37,800
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW M3 CS is 0.2 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Lexus IS 300h.
BMW M3 CS
Lexus IS 300h
56.1
73.9
80.2
56.3
71.3
79.8
73.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
56.3 in
110.7
183.9
110.2
183.7
183.9 in
Length
183.7 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CS
Lexus IS 300h
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.06 %
General
BMW M3 CS
Lexus IS 300h
F80
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW M3 CS
Lexus IS 300h
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
BMW M3 CS
Lexus IS 300h
174 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
▶ REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
55 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
21 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
439 mi
Range
954 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
954 mi
Lexus IS 300h
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
81.4 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
81.4 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
