2020 BMW 3 Series vs 2021 Lexus IS
Overview | |
MSRP$40,750 | MSRP$39,050 |
Listings57 | Listings19 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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2020 BMW 3 Series Reviews SummaryDoes 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 SummaryThe 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 | |
Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.0 cu ft | Cargo Space10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3589 lbs | Curb Weight3715 lbs |
Height56.8 in | Height56.5 in |
Length185.7 in | Length185.4 in |
Width81.4 in | Width72.4 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase110.2 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $40,750 | $39,050 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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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 |
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 |

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