The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS F Automatic (10 - 15) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
€ 72,000
€ 117,600
€ 72,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS F is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW M3 CS.
Lexus IS F
BMW M3 CS
55.7
71.5
71.5
56.1
73.9
80.2
71.5 in
Width
73.9 in
71.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
55.7 in
Height
56.1 in
107.5
183.5
110.7
183.9
183.5 in
Length
183.9 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS F
BMW M3 CS
3913 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.49 %
General
Lexus IS F
BMW M3 CS
XE2
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS F
BMW M3 CS
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
417 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Lexus IS F
417 hp
454 hp
BMW M3 CS
372 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS F
372 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CS
Performance
Lexus IS F
BMW M3 CS
168 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
▶ REPLAY
9.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
Lexus IS F
9.38 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS F
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Lexus IS F
20 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 CS
14 mpg
city
21 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
343 mi
Range
439 mi
Lexus IS F
343 mi
439 mi
BMW M3 CS
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
161.1 kWh
Lexus IS F
219.8 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M3 CS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS F
BMW M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
761 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
