2007 BMW M3 vs. 2007 Lexus LS
To start off, both 2007 BMW M3 and 2007 Lexus LS were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,608 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2007 BMW M3. (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW M3.
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 Lexus LS (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M3. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M3. 2007 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M3 | 2007 Lexus LS | |
| Make | BMW | Lexus |
| Model | M3 | LS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 4608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 84 L |
