BMW Serija 3 F30 or Lexus IS XE30?

2012–2019 vs 2013–2020 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: Serija 3 F30 4,633 mm, IS XE30 4,665 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: Serija 3 F30 4.4 l/100 km, IS XE30 4.7 l/100 km.
Power: Serija 3 F30 85–240 kW, IS XE30 150–229 kW.
Standard equipment: Serija 3 F30 29 items (Base), IS XE30 36 items (Business).
On Autodrom: Serija 3 F30 from €16,800 (1 listing); no IS XE30 is listed right now.

BMW Serija 3 F302012–2019 · 14 engines · Base, Advantage, Sport Line, Luxury LineSpecifications →1 listing from €16,800 →

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

Only differences

better value

	BMW Serija 3 F302012–20191 listing · from €16,800	Lexus IS XE302013–2020no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,624 mm–4,633 mm	Length4,665 mm
Width	Width1,811 mm	Width1,810 mm
Height	Height1,429 mm	Height1,430 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,810 mm	Wheelbase2,800 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume480 l	Trunk volume450 l–480 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,420 kg–1,740 kg	Curb weight1,590 kg–1,695 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank57 l–60 l	Fuel tank66 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2012–2019	Production years2013–2020
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines7
Power	Power85–240 kW (116–326 hp)	Power150–229 kW (204–311 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5–3.0	Displacement (l)2.0–3.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelHybrid, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 318d	Lowest consumption4.7 l/100 km · IS 300h
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.8 s · 335d xDrive	Best 0–100 km/h5.9 s · IS 350
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Business
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim29 · Base	Items in the base trim36 · Business
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim39 · M Sport	Items in the top trim44 · F Sport
Equipment · Comfort8 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
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✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
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✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 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✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
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-theft2 · 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✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€16,800	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Serija 3 F30 or Lexus IS XE30?

Length: Lexus IS XE30 4,665 mm, BMW Serija 3 F30 4,633 mm (a 32 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,800 vs 2,810 mm. Boot: 480 vs 480 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 3 F30 or Lexus IS XE30?

The most frugal BMW Serija 3 F30 uses 4.4 l/100 km (318d); the most frugal Lexus IS XE30 4.7 l/100 km (IS 300h).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 3 F30 or Lexus IS XE30?

The strongest BMW Serija 3 F30 makes 240 kW (326 hp) (340i); the strongest Lexus IS XE30 229 kW (311 hp) (IS 350).

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