The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) vs. BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11)
€ 37,800
€ 130,000
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 130,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Lexus IS 300h is 2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW M3 CRT.
Lexus IS 300h
BMW M3 CRT
56.3
71.3
79.8
55.7
71.5
78.9
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.3 in
Height
55.7 in
110.2
183.7
108.7
181.7
183.7 in
Length
181.7 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 300h
BMW M3 CRT
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.35 %
General
Lexus IS 300h
BMW M3 CRT
XE3
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
BMW M3 CRT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 CRT
No data
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CRT
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
BMW M3 CRT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CRT
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.22 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.99 lb/hp
8.22 lb/hp
BMW M3 CRT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
BMW M3 CRT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3 CRT
53 mpg
city
13 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
954 mi
Range
308 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
308 mi
BMW M3 CRT
Environmental Impact
81.4 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).
240.6 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
240.6 kWh
BMW M3 CRT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
BMW M3 CRT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
