The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 200d (10 - 13) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 33,200
€ 69,800
€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,800
ⓘ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 Lexus IS 200d is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW M3.
Lexus IS 200d
BMW M3
56.7
70.9
70.9
57
71.5
78.9
70.9 in
Width
71.5 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.7 in
Height
57 in
107.5
180.5
108.7
180.3
180.5 in
Length
180.3 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 200d
BMW M3
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.99 %
General
Lexus IS 200d
BMW M3
XE2
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 200d
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Lexus IS 200d
148 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Lexus IS 200d
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Lexus IS 200d
BMW M3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 200d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200d
24.05 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 200d
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Lexus IS 200d
46 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3
37 mpg
city
14 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
792 mi
Range
329 mi
Lexus IS 200d
792 mi
329 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
225.5 kWh
Lexus IS 200d
104.9 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 200d
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
