2019 BMW 3-Series vs 2019 Lexus IS

2019 BMW 3-Series

2019 Lexus IS

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330i Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
3 Series 330i Sedan	26	36	$37,935	$40,250
3 Series 330i Sedan North America	26	36	$37,935	$40,250
3 Series 330i xDrive Gran Turismo	23	33	$42,720	$45,400
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan	25	34	$39,795	$42,250
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan North America	25	34	$39,795	$42,250
3 Series 330i xDrive Sports Wagon	23	33	$42,350	$45,000
3 Series 340i xDrive Gran Turismo	20	29	$48,165	$51,250

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IS 300 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
IS IS 300 AWD	19	26	$38,139	$41,010
IS IS 300 F SPORT AWD	19	26	$38,139	$41,010
IS IS 300 F SPORT RWD	21	30	$35,861	$38,560
IS IS 300 RWD	21	30	$35,861	$38,560
IS IS 350 AWD	19	26	$41,240	$44,345
IS IS 350 F SPORT AWD	19	26	$41,240	$44,345
IS IS 350 F SPORT RWD	20	28	$39,229	$42,180
IS IS 350 RWD	20	28	$39,229	$42,180

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$37,935

$38,139

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$40,250

$41,010

Monthly Payment Estimate

$671 / month

$684 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 BMW 330i moves back toward the sweet spot in sport-sedan greatness, with M Sport and M editions still to come.

The 2019 Lexus IS has sports sedan intentions, but it needs more underhood muscle and fresher styling to keep pace with German rivals.

TCC Likes

Evolved looks
Good standard safety tech
Impressive technology

Well-equipped
Subtly stylish
Excellent 8-speed automatic on IS 350

TCC Dislikes

More than $40,000 to start
Not much more spacious
No electrified powertrains to start

IS 300 AWD’s weak, thirsty engine
Pricey with options
Rear-seat space

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

38.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

Second Leg Room (in)

35.2

32.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

44.8

Second Head Room (in)

37.6

36.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.6

53.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.2

Front Hip Room (in)

54.3

Second Hip Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

185.7

184.3

Height, Overall (in)

56.8

56.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.9

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

110.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.9

71.3

Track Width, Front (in)

62.3

60.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.8

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.6

17.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

35.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45HR18

P225/45VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/45HR18

P225/45VR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3582

3737

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

17 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

17 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

295 @ 1550

236 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.5 L/211

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

255 @ 5000

260 @ 6600

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

2.04

Trans Order Code

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.58

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.25

3.52

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.81

3.77

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.17

1.40

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.32

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.71

3.17

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 3 Series

Lexus IS

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

5.9

8.4

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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