2006 Lexus IS vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lexus IS would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118.
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 Lexus IS (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus IS | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Lexus | BMW |
| Model | IS | 118 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 51 L |
