The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 69,800
€ 38,500
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Lexus IS 300h.
BMW M3
Lexus IS 300h
57
71.5
78.9
56.3
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
108.7
180.3
110.2
184.3
180.3 in
Length
184.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Lexus IS 300h
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.17 %
General
BMW M3
Lexus IS 300h
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW M3
Lexus IS 300h
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
BMW M3
Lexus IS 300h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
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9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
BMW M3
9.05 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
51 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
14 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
329 mi
Range
892 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
892 mi
Lexus IS 300h
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).
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).
87.2 kWh
BMW M3
225.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
