2007 Lexus IS vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lexus IS would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (318 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2007 Lexus IS. (205 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 60 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, 2012 BMW 640 (450 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus IS | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Lexus | BMW |
| Model | IS | 640 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5007 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
