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BMW M3 vs Lexus IS F
| Category | Lexus IS F | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.0 l V8 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 423 / 417 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 505 / 372 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1726 / 3805 | 1628 / 3589 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 245 / 242 | 258 / 255 |
| Average price | €74,000 | €78,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Lexus IS F | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.8 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.5 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.4 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.3 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 5.5 s | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 6.8 s | 7.1 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 8.2 s | 8.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.8 s | 9.8 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 25.0 s | 23.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.1 s @ 93.8 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.7 s @ 113.4 mph | 12.4 s @ 114.3 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Lexus IS F | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.7 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.1 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.7 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.9 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.7 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.0 s | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.8 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.9 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.6 s | 12.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.6 s | 15.2 s |
| 1000 m | 23.9 s @ 226.3 kph | 23.5 s @ 230.0 kph |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.0 s | 4.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.1 s | 4.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.6 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.0 s | 6.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 3.1 s | 2.9 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Lexus IS F | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kph - 0 | 12 m (41 ft) | 12 m (41 ft) |
| 80 kph - 0 | 22 m (72 ft) | 22 m (73 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (113 ft) | 34 m (111 ft) |
| 120 kph - 0 | 50 m (166 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| 140 kph - 0 | 69 m (226 ft) | 66 m (215 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 141 m (462 ft) | 134 m (439 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 33 m (108 ft) | 33 m (109 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Lexus IS F | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 278 kph (173 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.63 g (6 m/s²) | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 8.7 l/100 km (27 mpg US / 32 UK) | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.95 g (9 m/s²) | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Lexus IS F | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 96 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 89 | 100 |
| Overall | 93 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by a small margin.
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jeremyclarkson1 8m ago
To be fair this was Lexus' first attempt at a sports sedan whereas this is BMW's own game with the M3
FastestLaps 8m ago @jeremyclarkson1
Lexus did have great engine. And IS itself is good car, maybe not as sports car, but as regular car.
jeremyclarkson1 8m ago @FastestLaps
It's a great luxury sedan, and the problem with the RC F was that most of its parts were just recycled, otherwise it had good potential
