Lexus IS F vs BMW Z4 sDrive35i
| Category | BMW Z4 sDrive35i | Lexus IS F |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.0 l R6 | 5.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 306 / 302 | 423 / 417 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 505 / 372 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1595 / 3516 | 1727 / 3807 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 192 / 189 | 245 / 241 |
| Average price | €55,000 | €73,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | BMW Z4 sDrive35i | Lexus IS F |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.6 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.4 s | 2.4 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.6 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.3 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 6.4 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 8.0 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 9.7 s | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.5 s | 9.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph | 9.2 s @ 93.2 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.9 s @ 107.9 mph | 12.7 s |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | BMW Z4 sDrive35i | Lexus IS F |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.9 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.0 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.7 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.0 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.0 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.2 s | 8.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.0 s | 10.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 15.3 s | 12.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.4 s | 15.6 s |
| 1000 m | 24.7 s @ 216.0 kph | 23.8 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW Z4 sDrive35i | Lexus IS F |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.6 s | 3.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.5 s | 5.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.5 s | 7.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 7.8 s | 9.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 9.8 s | 8.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 11.9 s | 11.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 14.1 s | 14.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 17.0 s | 20.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 3.3 s | 3.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.2 s | 3.8 s |
| 5 - 60 mph | 5.7 s | 4.8 s |
| 45 - 65 mph | 2.2 s | 2.0 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | BMW Z4 sDrive35i | Lexus IS F |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (119 ft) | 34 m (113 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 152 m (499 ft) | 141 m (462 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 31 m (102 ft) | 32 m (106 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 49 m (161 ft) | 49 m (162 ft) |
General performance
| Category | BMW Z4 sDrive35i | Lexus IS F |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 275 kph (171 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) | 0.63 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 68.1 kph (42.3 mph) | 68.1 kph (42.3 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) | 8.7 l/100 km (27 mpg US / 32 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.92 g (9 m/s²) | 0.95 g (9 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | BMW Z4 sDrive35i | Lexus IS F |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 99 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 78 | 100 |
| Overall | 90 | 100 |
Verdict
IS F is the fastest by considerable margin.
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