2010 Lexus IS vs. 2010 BMW 330
To start off, both 2010 Lexus IS and 2010 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2010 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2010 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, 2010 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lexus IS | 2010 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Lexus | BMW |
| Model | IS | 330 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4636 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1415 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2731 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 57 L |
