The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16)

€ 69,800
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 37,800
 Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16) Lexus IS 200t
€ 69,800
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 slightly. The BMW M3 is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Lexus IS 200t.
BMW M3
Lexus IS 200t
57
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
56.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16)
71.3
79.8
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16)
110.2
183.7
180.3 in
Length
183.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
Lexus IS 200t
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4685 lb
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.05 %
Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16)

General

BMW M3
Lexus IS 200t
E90
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M3
Lexus IS 200t
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
242 hp
Lexus IS 200t
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 200t

Performance

BMW M3
Lexus IS 200t
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 200t

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9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.17 lb/hp
BMW M3
9.05 lb/hp
15.17 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200t

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Lexus IS 200t
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
34 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
14 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
329 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
586 mi
Lexus IS 200t
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
132.6 kWh
BMW M3
225.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Lexus IS 200t
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data