The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 38,500
€ 69,800
€ 38,500
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Lexus IS 300h is 3.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW M3.
Lexus IS 300h
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
184.3
108.7
180.3
184.3 in
Length
180.3 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 300h
BMW M3
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.17 %
General
Lexus IS 300h
BMW M3
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
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 L / 196 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
No data
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
BMW M3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.84 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
51 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3
47 mpg
city
14 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
892 mi
Range
329 mi
Lexus IS 300h
892 mi
329 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
87.2 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 300h
87.2 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
BMW M3
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
