2006 BMW 545 vs. 2005 Lexus IS
To start off, 2006 BMW 545 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lexus IS would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2005 Lexus IS. (210 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 should accelerate faster 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, 2006 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus IS. (288 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 545 | 2005 Lexus IS | |
Make | BMW | Lexus |
Model | 545 | IS |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |