2020 BMW 3 Series vs 2021 Lexus IS

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

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

Overview
MSRP $40,750	MSRP $39,050
Listings 50	Listings 14
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
Drivetrain RWD	Drivetrain 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
Engine
Engine Name 2.0L 255 hp I4	Engine Name 2.0L 241 hp I4
Torque 295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm	Torque 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm
Horsepower 255 hp @ 5000 rpm	Horsepower 241 hp @ 5800 rpm
Drivetrain RWD	Drivetrain RWD
Fuel Economy
MPG City 26	MPG City 21
MPG Highway 36	MPG Highway 31
Interior
Seating Capacity 5	Seating Capacity 5
Key Features
Navigation System Standard	Navigation System
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard	Sunroof/Moonroof
Safety
Front Crash Overall	Front Crash Overall 4
Side Crash Overall	Side Crash Overall 5
Dimensions & Capacity
Cargo Space 13.0 cu ft	Cargo Space 10.8 cu ft
Curb Weight 3589 lbs	Curb Weight 3715 lbs
Height 56.8 in	Height 56.5 in
Length 185.7 in	Length 185.4 in
Width 81.4 in	Width 72.4 in
Wheelbase 112.2 in	Wheelbase 110.2 in
Number of doors 4	Number of doors 4

2020 BMW 3 Series

$40,750MSRP

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2021 Lexus IS

$39,050MSRP

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

Overview
MSRP	$40,750	$39,050
Listings	50 Shop all listings	14 Shop all 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
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Seating Capacity	5	5
Horsepower	255 hp @ 5000 rpm	241 hp @ 5800 rpm
MPG City	26	21
MPG Highway	36	31
Engine
Engine Name	2.0L 255 hp I4	2.0L 241 hp I4
Torque	295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm	258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm
Horsepower	255 hp @ 5000 rpm	241 hp @ 5800 rpm
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Fuel Economy
MPG City	26	21
MPG Highway	36	31
Interior
Seating Capacity	5	5
Key Features
Navigation System	Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof	Standard
Safety
Front Crash Overall		4
Side Crash Overall		5
Dimensions & Capacity
Cargo Space	13.0 cu ft	10.8 cu ft
Curb Weight	3589 lbs	3715 lbs
Height	56.8 in	56.5 in
Length	185.7 in	185.4 in
Width	81.4 in	72.4 in
Wheelbase	112.2 in	110.2 in
Number of doors	4	4

2020 BMW 3 Series for Sale

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2021 Lexus IS for Sale

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Pointe-aux-trembles, QC

2020 BMW 3 Series for Sale

124 results

2021 Lexus IS for Sale

36 results

Pointe-aux-trembles, QC

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2020 BMW 3 Series vs 2021 Lexus IS

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