2007 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2010 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2010 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus IS weights approximately 42 kg more than 2007 BMW 330.
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, 2007 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2010 Lexus IS | |
| Make | BMW | Lexus |
| Model | 330 | IS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
