2011 BMW 335 vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2011 BMW 335 and 2011 Lexus IS were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2011 Lexus IS. (306 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 215 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, 2011 BMW 335 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS. 2011 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 BMW 335 | 2011 Lexus IS | |
Make | BMW | Lexus |
Model | 335 | IS |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1372 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2728 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |