The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS F Automatic (10 - 15) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)

€ 72,000
Lexus IS F Automatic (10 - 15) Lexus IS F
€ 75,700
 BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 72,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,700

ⓘ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.
Lexus IS F
BMW M3
55.7
Blueprint Lexus IS F Automatic (10 - 15)
71.5
71.5
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint Lexus IS F Automatic (10 - 15)
107.5
183.5
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
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
3913 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Lexus IS F Automatic (10 - 15)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.9 %
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)

General

Lexus IS F
BMW M3
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
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
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus IS F
417 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
372 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Lexus IS F
372 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

Lexus IS F
BMW M3
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS F

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

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9.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.48 lb/hp
Lexus IS F
9.38 lb/hp
8.48 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS F
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Lexus IS F
20 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3
14 mpg
city
21 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
343 mi
Range
449 mi
Lexus IS F
343 mi
449 mi
BMW M3
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).
157.2 kWh
Lexus IS F
219.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS F
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
761 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data