The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 37,800
€ 66,000
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘ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 Lexus IS 200t is 3.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW M3.
Lexus IS 200t
BMW M3
56.3
71.3
79.8
57
71.5
78.9
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
110.2
183.7
108.7
180.3
183.7 in
Length
180.3 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 200t
BMW M3
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.89 %
General
Lexus IS 200t
BMW M3
XE3
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 200t
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline 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 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
242 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Lexus IS 200t
BMW M3
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 200t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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15.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200t
15.17 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 200t
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
34 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
26 mpg
city
13 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
586 mi
Range
316 mi
Lexus IS 200t
586 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
235 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
132.6 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 200t
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
