BMW M3 E92 or Lexus IS XE20?

2007–2013 vs 2005–2013 · Coupe/Sedan/Convertible vs Sedan/Convertible

In short

Length: M3 E92 4,615 mm, IS XE20 4,660 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: M3 E92 450 l, IS XE20 400 l.
Lowest consumption: M3 E92 11.3 l/100 km, IS XE20 5.8 l/100 km.
Power: M3 E92 309–331 kW, IS XE20 110–311 kW.
Standard equipment: M3 E92 31 items (Standard), IS XE20 27 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW M3 E922007–2013 · 8 engines · Standard, Individual, Competition Package, GTSSpecifications →Listings →

Lexus IS XE202005–2013 · 9 engines · Base, Executive, Sport, LuxurySpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW M3 E922007–2013no listings	Lexus IS XE202005–2013no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,580 mm–4,615 mm	Length4,575 mm–4,660 mm
Width	Width1,804 mm	Width1,800 mm–1,815 mm
Height	Height1,392 mm–1,447 mm	Height1,415 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,761 mm	Wheelbase2,730 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume350 l–450 l	Trunk volume378 l–400 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,530 kg–1,840 kg	Curb weight1,570 kg–1,805 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank63 l	Fuel tank65 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2007–2013	Production years2005–2013
Body type	Body typeCoupe, Sedan, Convertible	Body typeSedan, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines9
Power	Power309–331 kW (420–450 hp)	Power110–311 kW (150–423 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)4.0–4.4	Displacement (l)2.2–5.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption11.3 l/100 km · 4.0 V8 DKG Sedan	Lowest consumption5.8 l/100 km · IS 200d
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.4 s · 4.4 GTS	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · IS F
Top speed	Top speed305 km/h	Top speed270 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim31 · Standard	Items in the base trim27 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim38 · Individual	Items in the top trim41 · Luxury
Equipment · Comfort9 · 7
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Sport suspension	Sport suspension✓	Sport suspension—
Equipment · Interior4 · 2
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Leather	Leather✓	Leather—
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 0
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Equipment · Safety8 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW M3 E92 or Lexus IS XE20?

Length: Lexus IS XE20 4,660 mm, BMW M3 E92 4,615 mm (a 45 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,730 vs 2,761 mm. Boot: 400 vs 450 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW M3 E92 or Lexus IS XE20?

The most frugal BMW M3 E92 uses 11.3 l/100 km (4.0 V8 DKG Sedan); the most frugal Lexus IS XE20 5.8 l/100 km (IS 200d).

Which is more powerful — BMW M3 E92 or Lexus IS XE20?

The strongest BMW M3 E92 makes 331 kW (450 hp) (4.4 GTS); the strongest Lexus IS XE20 311 kW (423 hp) (IS F).

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