2014 BMW 3-Series vs 2014 Cadillac CTS vs 2014 Lexus IS

2014 BMW 3-Series

2014 Cadillac CTS

2014 Lexus IS

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4-Door Sedan 320i RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 320i RWD	24	36	$30,130	$32,750
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 320i RWD South Africa	24	36	$30,130	$32,750
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 320i xDrive AWD	23	35	$31,970	$34,750
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 320i xDrive AWD South Africa	23	35	$31,970	$34,750
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328d RWD	32	45	$35,510	$38,600
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328d xDrive AWD	31	43	$37,350	$40,600
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD	23	35	$34,315	$37,300
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD SULEV	23	35	$34,315	$37,300
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD South Africa	23	35	$34,315	$37,300
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD South Africa SULEV	23	35	$34,315	$37,300
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i xDrive AWD	22	33	$36,155	$39,300
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i xDrive AWD SULEV	22	33	$36,155	$39,300
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i xDrive AWD SULEV South Africa	22	33	$36,155	$39,300
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i xDrive AWD South Africa	22	33	$36,155	$39,300
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i RWD	22	32	$39,930	$43,400
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i RWD South Africa	22	32	$39,930	$43,400
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i xDrive AWD	20	30	$41,770	$45,400
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i xDrive AWD South Africa	20	30	$41,770	$45,400
3 Series 4-Door Sedan ActiveHybrid 3	25	33	$45,910	$49,900
3 Series 4-Door Sports Wgn 328d xDrive AWD	31	43	$39,515	$42,950
3 Series 4-Door Sports Wgn 328i xDrive AWD	22	33	$38,135	$41,450
3 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 328i xDrive Gran Turismo AWD	22	33	$38,135	$41,450
3 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 335i xDrive Gran Turismo AWD	20	30	$43,100	$46,850

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2-Door Coupe AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CTS Coupe 2-Door Coupe AWD	18	26	$39,212	$41,495
CTS Coupe 2-Door Coupe Performance AWD	18	26	$42,818	$45,795
CTS Coupe 2-Door Coupe Performance RWD	18	27	$40,948	$43,795
CTS Coupe 2-Door Coupe Premium AWD	18	26	$46,745	$49,995
CTS Coupe 2-Door Coupe Premium RWD	18	27	$44,875	$47,995
CTS Coupe 2-Door Coupe RWD	18	27	$37,322	$39,495
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo AWD	19	28	$44,509	$47,100
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Luxury AWD	19	28	$49,820	$53,000
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Luxury RWD	20	30	$47,940	$51,000
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Performance AWD	19	28	$55,539	$59,400
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Performance RWD	20	30	$53,669	$57,400
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Premium AWD	19	28	$59,653	$63,800
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Premium RWD	20	30	$57,783	$61,800
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo RWD	20	30	$42,619	$45,100
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Luxury AWD	18	26	$52,358	$55,700
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Luxury RWD	18	29	$50,478	$53,700
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Performance AWD	18	26	$58,063	$62,100
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Performance RWD	18	29	$56,193	$60,100
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Premium AWD	18	26	$62,177	$66,500
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Premium RWD	18	29	$60,307	$64,500
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Twin Turbo Vsport Premium RWD	16	24	$64,580	$69,070
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Twin Turbo Vsport RWD	16	24	$55,230	$59,070
CTS Wagon 5-Door Wgn 3.0L Luxury AWD	18	26	$41,449	$44,095
CTS Wagon 5-Door Wgn 3.0L Luxury RWD	18	26	$39,663	$42,195
CTS Wagon 5-Door Wgn 3.6L Performance AWD	18	26	$43,098	$46,095
CTS Wagon 5-Door Wgn 3.6L Performance RWD	18	26	$41,322	$44,195
CTS Wagon 5-Door Wgn 3.6L Premium AWD	18	26	$48,334	$51,695
CTS Wagon 5-Door Wgn 3.6L Premium RWD	18	26	$46,558	$49,795
CTS-V Coupe 2-Door Coupe	14	19	$59,466	$63,600
CTS-V Sedan 4-Door Sedan	14	19	$59,466	$63,600
CTS-V Wagon 5-Door Wgn	14	19	$59,466	$63,600

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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	20	27	$35,930	$38,635
IS 250 4-Door Sport Sedan Automatic RWD	21	30	$33,573	$36,100
IS 250C 2-Door Conv	21	30	$39,861	$42,860
IS 350 4-Door Sedan AWD	19	26	$38,923	$41,850
IS 350 4-Door Sedan RWD	19	28	$36,841	$39,615
IS 350C 2-Door Conv	19	27	$43,839	$47,140
IS F 4-Door Sedan	16	23	$59,148	$63,600

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$30,130

$39,212

$35,930

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,750

$41,495

$38,635

Monthly Payment Estimate

$546 / month

$692 / month

$644 / month

The Car Connection's Take

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 BMW 3-Series retains its sporting heritage, but has grown to become a high-tech, spacious, comfortable, and safe range of vehicles.

The 2014 Cadillac CTS sedan scales up the ATS' handsome profile and spot-on handling, and tops it off with a winning Vsport edition.

The 2014 Lexus IS is an important car for the brand, and at first impression, the redesign is off to a good start.

TCC Likes

Handling and poise
Strong, efficient engines
Effective brakes

Looks American, looks runway
Cadillac interiors keep getting better
Eight-speed automatics have arrived

Bold new looks
Much-improved interior design
LFA-inspired details

TCC Dislikes

328i's uninspiring sounds
No Android support for BMW Apps
Interior design is busy in some trims

A whiff of Stuttgart at the roofline
No more V-8--yet?
Coupe, wagon could be gone for a while--or for good

Spindle grille can be overpowering for some
Hybrid unavailable in the U.S.
No manual transmission option

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

18 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

26 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Subcompact Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

42.40

44.8

Second Head Room (in)

37.7

34.60

36.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

50.90

53.4

Front Head Room (in)

40.3

36.90

38.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

56.00

55.9

Second Leg Room (in)

35.1

35.00

32.2

Front Hip Room (in)

54.50

54.3

Second Hip Room (in)

47.70

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.0

90.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.9

63.00

Wheelbase (in)

110.6

113.40

110.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.3

74.10

71.3

Track Width, Front (in)

60.3

62.00

60.4

Length, Overall (in)

182.5

188.50

183.7

Height, Overall (in)

56.3

56.00

56.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.5

13.8

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

12.40 x 0.90

11.4

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

12.40 x 1.20

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

18.0

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

36.40

35.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.26

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

19.1

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P265/45R18

P225/45VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

QYO

Front Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P235/50R18

P225/45VR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QYO

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3295

4012

3649

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 x 8.5

17 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 x 9.0

17 X 7.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

900

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

- TBD -

100

Engine

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.6L/217

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

180 @ 5000

318 @ 6800

204 @ 6400

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Gas V6

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

200 @ 1250

275 @ 4900

185 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

LFX

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.15

3.23

4.10

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.55

1.40

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.29

0.85

0.72

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.06

3.17

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.37

2.04

Trans Order Code

205

MX7

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.16

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.67

0.59

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.06

3.52

Clutch Size (in)

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

2 Door Coupe

Sedan

Vehicle Name

BMW 3 Series

Cadillac CTS Coupe

Lexus IS 250

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Independent

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Independent

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.94

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.30

Emissions

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

6.4 (Est)

8.7

7.9

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

10.9

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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