2009 BMW 545 vs. 2008 Lexus IS
To start off, 2009 BMW 545 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 545 weights approximately 520 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 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus IS. 2008 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 545 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 545 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 545 | 2008 Lexus IS | |
Make | BMW | Lexus |
Model | 545 | IS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 450 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |