2011 BMW M3 vs. 2011 Lexus GS
To start off, both 2011 BMW M3 and 2011 Lexus GS were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2011 Lexus GS. (303 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus GS weights approximately 66 kg more than 2011 BMW M3.
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 M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus GS. (371 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus GS. 2011 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 BMW M3 | 2011 Lexus GS | |
Make | BMW | Lexus |
Model | M3 | GS |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 371 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1721 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4615 mm | 4826 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1803 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1424 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.3 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 71 L |