2004 BMW 318 vs. 2005 Lexus IS
To start off, 2005 Lexus IS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus IS (210 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2005 Lexus IS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Lexus IS (288 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318. 2005 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 318 | 2005 Lexus IS | |
Make | BMW | Lexus |
Model | 318 | IS |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |