2013 BMW 3-Series vs 2013 Lexus IS

2013 BMW 3-Series

2013 Lexus IS

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2-Door Conv 328i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
3 Series 2-Door Conv 328i	18	27	$44,070	$47,900
3 Series 2-Door Conv 328i SULEV	18	27	$44,070	$47,900
3 Series 2-Door Conv 335i	23	33	$49,770	$54,100
3 Series 2-Door Conv 335is	18	26	$56,210	$61,100
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 328i RWD	18	28	$35,605	$38,700
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 328i RWD SULEV	18	28	$35,605	$38,700
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 328i xDrive AWD	17	25	$37,170	$40,400
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 328i xDrive AWD SULEV	17	25	$37,170	$40,400
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 335i RWD	18	27	$41,490	$45,100
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 335i xDrive AWD	18	27	$43,055	$46,800
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 335is RWD	18	26	$47,930	$52,100
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 320i RWD	24	36	$29,945	$32,550
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 320i RWD South Africa	24	36	$29,945	$32,550
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 320i xDrive AWD	23	35	$31,785	$34,550
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD	22	34	$33,900	$36,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD SULEV	22	34	$33,900	$36,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD South Africa	22	34	$33,900	$36,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD South Africa SULEV	22	34	$33,900	$36,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i xDrive AWD	22	33	$35,740	$38,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i xDrive AWD SULEV	22	33	$35,740	$38,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i xDrive AWD SULEV South Africa	22	33	$35,740	$38,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i xDrive AWD South Africa	22	33	$35,740	$38,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i RWD	23	33	$39,700	$43,150
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i RWD South Africa	23	33	$39,700	$43,150
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i xDrive AWD	21	31	$41,540	$45,150
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i xDrive AWD South Africa	21	31	$41,540	$45,150
3 Series 4-Door Sedan ActiveHybrid 3	25	33	$45,680	$49,650
M3 2-Door Conv	13	20	$63,525	$69,050
M3 2-Door Coupe	14	20	$55,290	$60,100

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4-Door Sport Sedan Automatic AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
IS 250 4-Door Sport Sedan Automatic AWD	21	27	$34,898	$37,525
IS 250 4-Door Sport Sedan Automatic RWD	21	30	$32,611	$35,065
IS 250C 2-Door Conv Automatic	21	30	$39,627	$42,610
IS 350 4-Door Sedan AWD	19	26	$39,787	$42,780
IS 350 4-Door Sedan RWD	19	27	$37,496	$40,320
IS 350C 2-Door Conv	19	27	$43,609	$46,890
IS F 4-Door Sedan	16	23	$57,430	$61,750

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$44,070

$34,898

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$47,900

$37,525

Monthly Payment Estimate

$798 / month

$625 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2013 BMW 3-Series is safe, fuel-efficient, and well-connected, yet it delivers the class-leading performance and handling that enthusiasts have come to expect.

The 2013 Lexus IS 250 and IS 350 look like exciting sport sedans--especially in F Sport guise--though they're not as fun to drive or even as fuel-efficient as other small sport sedans.

TCC Likes

Poise and handling
Strong, efficient engines
Excellent brakes

Strong, smooth powertrain (IS 350)
Good feature list
Updated audio systems

TCC Dislikes

328i's uninspiring sounds
BMW Apps is iPhone-only
Busy interior in some trims

Dated interior
Tight back seat
Road noise

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Sub-Compact

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

53.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.300

54.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

84.200

85.7

Second Head Room (in)

36.500

36.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.300

52.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.000

43.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

54.1

Second Leg Room (in)

32.000

30.6

Front Head Room (in)

38.000

37.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

59.100

60.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.400

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

181.900

180.3

Height, Overall (in)

54.500

56.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.600

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

108.700

107.5

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.500

70.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

9.000

13.0

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.800 x - TBD -

11.45 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.300 x - TBD -

11.65 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.100

17.1

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.000

14.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.100

35.5

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electric Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

2.96

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

N/A

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

225/45R17

P225/45VR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

225/45R17

P245/45VR17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3825

3651

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

200 @ 2750

185 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0L/183

2.5L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

230 @ 6500

204 @ 6400

Engine Type

Gas I6

Gas V6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.700

1.400

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.000

0.716

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.940

3.224

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.460

2.042

Trans Order Code

ZMT

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.230

4.100

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.230

1.000

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.850

0.586

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.320

3.520

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 3 Series

Lexus IS 250

Body Style

Convertible

Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

5-Link

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

5 (2012)

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.7

7.9

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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Invoice Price

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Monthly Payment Estimate

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

TCC’s Bottom Line

TCC Likes

TCC Dislikes

Fuel Economy

City

Highway

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Second Head Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Length, Overall (in)

Height, Overall (in)

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

Liftover Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Steering Type

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Rear Wheel Size (in)

Front Wheel Material

Spare Wheel Material

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)