2011 Lexus IS vs. 2010 BMW 325
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 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2011 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2011 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 325 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lexus IS | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Lexus | BMW |
| Model | IS | 325 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4633 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1415 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2731 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
