2008 Lexus IS vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Lexus IS would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus IS (216 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 278 kg more than 2008 Lexus IS.
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, 2009 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus IS. (288 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lexus IS | 2009 BMW 530 | |
Make | Lexus | BMW |
Model | IS | 530 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |