BMW M3 F80 or Lexus IS XE30?

2014–2018 vs 2013–2020 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Lowest consumption: M3 F80 8.3 l/100 km, IS XE30 4.7 l/100 km.
Power: M3 F80 317–338 kW, IS XE30 150–229 kW.
Standard equipment: M3 F80 37 items (Standard), IS XE30 36 items (Business).
On Autodrom: M3 F80 from €25,250 (1 listing); no IS XE30 is listed right now.

BMW M3 F802014–2018 · 5 engines · Standard, Competition Paket, CS, 30 Jahre M3Specifications →1 listing from €25,250 →

Lexus IS XE302013–2020 · 7 engines · Business, Executive, F Sport, LuxurySpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW M3 F802014–20181 listing · from €25,250	Lexus IS XE302013–2020no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,671 mm	Length4,665 mm
Width	Width1,877 mm	Width1,810 mm
Height	Height1,424 mm–1,431 mm	Height1,430 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,812 mm	Wheelbase2,800 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume445 l–480 l	Trunk volume450 l–480 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,585 kg–1,610 kg	Curb weight1,590 kg–1,695 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank66 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2014–2018	Production years2013–2020
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines5	Number of engines7
Power	Power317–338 kW (431–460 hp)	Power150–229 kW (204–311 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0	Displacement (l)2.0–3.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelHybrid, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.3 l/100 km · 3.0 CS	Lowest consumption4.7 l/100 km · IS 300h
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h3.9 s · 3.0 CS	Best 0–100 km/h5.9 s · IS 350
Top speed	Top speed280 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Business
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim37 · Standard	Items in the base trim36 · Business
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim39 · Competition Paket	Items in the top trim44 · F Sport
Equipment · Comfort11 · 9
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✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
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✓
Adaptive suspension	Adaptive suspension✓	Adaptive suspension—
Equipment · Interior5 · 3
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Leather	Leather✓	Leather—
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats—
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 · Multimedia5 · 5
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 2
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 11
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✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
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✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€25,250	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW M3 F80 or Lexus IS XE30?

Length: BMW M3 F80 4,671 mm, Lexus IS XE30 4,665 mm (a 6 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,812 vs 2,800 mm. Boot: 480 vs 480 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW M3 F80 or Lexus IS XE30?

The most frugal BMW M3 F80 uses 8.3 l/100 km (3.0 CS); the most frugal Lexus IS XE30 4.7 l/100 km (IS 300h).

Which is more powerful — BMW M3 F80 or Lexus IS XE30?

The strongest BMW M3 F80 makes 338 kW (460 hp) (3.0 CS); the strongest Lexus IS XE30 229 kW (311 hp) (IS 350).

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