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BMW Serija 3 E46 or Lexus IS XE10?

1998–2005 vs 1999–2005 · Sedan/Wagon/Hatchback 3-door vs Sedan/Wagon

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BMW Serija 3 E461998–2005 · 14 engines · Base, Edition Lifestyle, M Sport, Edition ExclusiveSpecifications →Listings →
Lexus IS XE101999–2005 · 7 engines · S, Sport, SE, Limited EditionSpecifications →Listings →
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BMW Serija 3 E461998–2005no listings
Lexus IS XE101999–2005no listings
Dimensions
Length4,265 mm–4,478 mmLength4,400 mm
Width1,739 mm–1,751 mmWidth1,720 mm–1,725 mm
Height1,409 mm–1,430 mmHeight1,420 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase2,725 mmWheelbase2,670 mm
Ground clearance130 mm–140 mmGround clearance140 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume310 l–440 lTrunk volume310 l–400 l
Curb weight1,270 kg–1,625 kgCurb weight1,365 kg–1,540 kg
Fuel tank63 lFuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years1998–2005Production years1999–2005
Body typeSedan, Wagon, Hatchback 3-doorBody typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines14Number of engines7
Power85–170 kW (116–231 hp)Power114–160 kW (155–218 hp)
Displacement (l)1.6–3.0Displacement (l)2.0–3.0
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 320dLowest consumption9.3 l/100 km · IS 200
Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 330iBest 0–100 km/h7.1 s · IS 300
Top speed250 km/hTop speed230 km/h
Trim levelsBase · S
Items in the base trim18 · BaseItems in the base trim20 · S
Items in the top trim33 · M SportItems in the top trim30 · Sport
Equipment · Comfort6 · 5
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 1-zone—Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows—Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 2
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Front centre armrest—Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System—Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Fog Lights—Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety6 · 5
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts—
Traction Control—Traction Control✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels—Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels—R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Serija 3 E46 or Lexus IS XE10?

Length: BMW Serija 3 E46 4,478 mm, Lexus IS XE10 4,400 mm (a 78 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,725 vs 2,670 mm. Boot: 440 vs 400 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 3 E46 or Lexus IS XE10?

The most frugal BMW Serija 3 E46 uses 5.5 l/100 km (320d); the most frugal Lexus IS XE10 9.3 l/100 km (IS 200).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 3 E46 or Lexus IS XE10?

The strongest BMW Serija 3 E46 makes 170 kW (231 hp) (330i); the strongest Lexus IS XE10 160 kW (218 hp) (IS 300).

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