2011 Lexus IS vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Lexus IS would be higher. At 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus IS (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus IS weights approximately 197 kg more than 2012 BMW 116. 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, 2012 BMW 116 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lexus IS | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Lexus | BMW |
| Model | IS | 116 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1567 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2728 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 51 L |
