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2020 BMW 3 Series vs 2021 Lexus IS

2020 BMW 3 Series
2020 BMW 3 Series
$40,750MSRP
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2021 Lexus IS
2021 Lexus IS
$39,050MSRP
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2020 BMW 3 Series
$40,750MSRP
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2021 Lexus IS
$39,050MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$40,750

MSRP

$39,050

Listings

62

Listings

15

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.2 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

Pros

  • Fun to drive

  • Comfortable

  • Powerful engine

Cons

  • Potentially polarizing design

  • Poor value for money

2020 BMW 3 Series Reviews Summary

Does BMW still use “The Ultimate Driving Machine” as its advertising tagline? Yes, it does. And with the arrival of the 2020 BMW M340i, which slots between the existing 330i and the forthcoming BMW M3, the company proves there is substance behind the slogan.

2021 Lexus IS Reviews Summary

The new Lexus IS enters its fourth generation of production, embodying lessons learned from the LC and RC. The 2021 IS targets enthusiast drivers and luxury buyers who might be thinking German first, and it seeks to recalibrate expectations of what a compact luxury sports sedan can be.

Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 255 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 241 hp I4

Drive Train

RWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

255 hp @ 5000 rpm

Horsepower

241 hp @ 5800 rpm

MPG City

26

MPG City

21

MPG Highway

36

MPG Highway

31
2020 BMW 3 Series
2020 BMW 3 Series
$40,750MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2021 Lexus IS
2021 Lexus IS
$39,050MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2020 BMW 3 Series
$40,750MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2021 Lexus IS
$39,050MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$40,750
$39,050
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.1

4.6

Expert reviews

8.2 out of 10

Read full review

7.3 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons

Pros

  • Fun to drive

  • Comfortable

  • Powerful engine

Cons

  • Potentially polarizing design

  • Poor value for money

Summary
Does BMW still use “The Ultimate Driving Machine” as its advertising tagline? Yes, it does. And with the arrival of the 2020 BMW M340i, which slots between the existing 330i and the forthcoming BMW M3, the company proves there is substance behind the slogan.
The new Lexus IS enters its fourth generation of production, embodying lessons learned from the LC and RC. The 2021 IS targets enthusiast drivers and luxury buyers who might be thinking German first, and it seeks to recalibrate expectations of what a compact luxury sports sedan can be.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.0L 255 hp I4
2.0L 241 hp I4
Drive Train
RWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
255 hp @ 5000 rpm
241 hp @ 5800 rpm
MPG City
26
21
MPG Highway
36
31
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