2010 BMW 335 vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 335 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2011 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 335 weights approximately 48 kg more than 2011 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, 2010 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 335 | 2011 Lexus IS | |
| Make | BMW | Lexus |
| Model | 335 | IS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4587 mm | 4633 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |
