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BMW Serija 3 E90 or Lexus IS XE20?

2005–2012 vs 2005–2013 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Convertible

In short

BMW Serija 3 E902005–2012 · 12 engines · Base, Advantage, M Sport, Edition SportSpecifications →Listings →
Lexus IS XE202005–2013 · 9 engines · Base, Executive, Sport, LuxurySpecifications →Listings →
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BMW Serija 3 E902005–2012no listings
Lexus IS XE202005–2013no listings
Dimensions
Length4,520 mm–4,531 mmLength4,575 mm–4,660 mm
Width1,817 mmWidth1,800 mm–1,815 mm
Height1,418 mm–1,427 mmHeight1,415 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase2,760 mmWheelbase2,730 mm
Ground clearance135 mm–140 mmGround clearance130 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume460 lTrunk volume378 l–400 l
Curb weight1,355 kg–1,595 kgCurb weight1,570 kg–1,805 kg
Fuel tank60 l–61 lFuel tank65 l
Engines
Production years2005–2012Production years2005–2013
Body typeSedan, WagonBody typeSedan, Convertible
Number of engines12Number of engines9
Power85–225 kW (116–306 hp)Power110–311 kW (150–423 hp)
Displacement (l)1.6–3.0Displacement (l)2.2–5.0
FuelDiesel, PetrolFuelDiesel, Petrol
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 316dLowest consumption5.8 l/100 km · IS 200d
Best 0–100 km/h5.6 s · 335iBest 0–100 km/h4.6 s · IS F
Top speed250 km/hTop speed270 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim23 · BaseItems in the base trim27 · Base
Items in the top trim37 · M SportItems in the top trim41 · Luxury
Equipment · Comfort8 · 7
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone—Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents—Rear Air Vents✓
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✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel✓Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 2
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Front centre armrest—Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System—Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
AUX input✓AUX input—
Equipment · Safety9 · 10
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags✓Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag—Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control✓Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm—Alarm✓
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 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 E90 or Lexus IS XE20?

Length: Lexus IS XE20 4,660 mm, BMW Serija 3 E90 4,531 mm (a 129 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,730 vs 2,760 mm. Boot: 400 vs 460 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 3 E90 or Lexus IS XE20?

The most frugal BMW Serija 3 E90 uses 4.5 l/100 km (316d); the most frugal Lexus IS XE20 5.8 l/100 km (IS 200d).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 3 E90 or Lexus IS XE20?

The strongest BMW Serija 3 E90 makes 225 kW (306 hp) (335i); the strongest Lexus IS XE20 311 kW (423 hp) (IS F).

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