2007 Lexus IS vs. 2007 BMW 545
To start off, both 2007 Lexus IS and 2007 BMW 545 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2007 Lexus IS. (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 545 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2007 Lexus IS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus IS. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus IS. 2007 BMW 545 has automatic transmission and 2007 Lexus IS has manual transmission. 2007 Lexus IS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 545 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus IS | 2007 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Lexus | BMW |
| Model | IS | 545 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2231 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 15.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
