The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)

€ 37,800
Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16) Lexus IS 200t
€ 71,800
 BMW M3 (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800

ⓘ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 Lexus IS 200t is 0.2 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Lexus IS 200t
BMW M3
56.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16)
71.3
79.8
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
71.3 in
Width
73.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.3 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16)
110.2
183.7
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
183.7 in
Length
183.9 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 200t
BMW M3
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.2 %
BMW M3 (14 - 18)

General

Lexus IS 200t
BMW M3
XE3
Generation
F80
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
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
242 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
258 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

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

318 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 200t

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 200t
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
34 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
424 mi
Lexus IS 200t
586 mi
424 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).
166.7 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
132.6 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 200t
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data