2019 BMW 3-Series vs 2019 Lexus IS

2019 BMW 3-Series

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2019 Lexus IS

#15 in Compact Cars

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Sedan 330i

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

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RWD IS 300 F SPORT

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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$37,935

$35,861

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$40,250

$38,560

Monthly Payment Estimate

$671 / month

$643 / 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

21 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

44.8

Second Head Room (in)

37.6

36.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.6

53.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

38.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

Second Leg Room (in)

35.2

32.2

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.2

Front Hip Room (in)

54.3

Second Hip Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

110.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.9

71.3

Track Width, Front (in)

62.3

60.4

Length, Overall (in)

185.7

184.3

Height, Overall (in)

56.8

56.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.8

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

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

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

34.2

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/45HR18

P225/40YR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45HR18

P255/35YR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3582

3583

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

255 @ 5000

241 @ 5800

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

295 @ 1550

258 @ 1650

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.81

3.13

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.17

1.86

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.32

1.23

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.71

4.06

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

2.72

Trans Order Code

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.69

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.25

4.60

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

BMW 3 Series

Lexus IS

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

5.8

7.4

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

2019 BMW 3-Series

2019 3-Series is here; 2020 M340i orderable
Rebate: No standard cash incentives
Financing: 4.29% APR for 60 months + Up to $2,500
Lease: From $399 for 36 months

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2019 Lexus IS

2019 IS now available
Bonus: $3,500 Lexus Cash
Financing: 0.0% for 60 months
Leases: From $369 for 36 months

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