LexusIS 350 F SPORT | BMW330i |
Key Specifications
Vehicle
| LEXUS IS 350 F SPORT | BMW 330i |
Horsepower (@RPM)
| 311 @ 6,600 | 255 @ 5,000 |
Fuel Capacity
17.4 GAL | 15.6 GAL |
Turning Circle-Curb To Curb (ft)
| 34.2 (RWD) 35.4 (AWD) | 37.4 (RWD) 39.2 (AWD) |
ENGINE
| 3.5 L V6 | 2.0 L T-CHARGED INLINE 4 CYL. |
TORQUE (LB-FT @ RPM)
| 280 @ 4,800 | 294 @ 1,550 |
TRANSMISSION
| 8-SPD AUTO (RWD) 6-SPD AUTO (AWD) | 8-SPD AUTO |
DRIVETRAIN
| REAR-WHEEL DRIVE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE | REAR-WHEEL DRIVE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (X-DRIVE) |
FUEL ECONOMY - CITY/HW/COMBINED (MPG)
| 20/28/23 (RWD) 19/26/22 (AWD) | 26/36/30 (RWD) 25/34/28 (AWD) |
CURB WEIGHT (LB)
| 3,748 (RWD) 3,880 (AWD) | 3,560 (RWD) 3,686 (AWD) |
FUEL TYPE
| PREMIUM | PREMIUM |
PRICE RANGE
| $42,900-$55,795 | $41,250-$60,825 |
TIGHTER TURNING CIRCLEWith a turning circle advantage of 3.2 feet (RWD) or 3.8 feet (AWD), the IS 350 F SPORT offers greater maneuverability, whether driving in a parking lot or around a tight set of corners. |  |
Vehicle
| LEXUS IS 350 F SPORT | BMW 330i |
Depreciation
| $19663 | $29322 |
Taxes and Fees
Financing
| $2884 | $3035 |
Financing
| $6782 | $7812 |
Repairs
| $937 | $2585 |
Total 5-Year Cost To Own
| $56,201 | $64,556 |
Fuel
| $9,104 | $6,981 |
Insurance
| $9,647 | $8,275 |
Maintenance
| $7,184 | $7,176 |
Savings Over Time
Historically, the IS 350 F SPORT has held its value better than the BMW 330i as time progresses and that trend looks to continue. With lower projected depreciation and repair costs, the Lexus IS offers a substantially better five-year estimated cost of ownership.
Safety and Driver Analysis
Vehicle
| LEXUS IS 350 F SPORT | BMW 330i |
Emergency Steering Assist
| Standard | Available |
Intersection Turning Assist
| Standard | Not Available |
Lane Departure Warning
| Standard | Available |
Lane Keeping System
| Standard | Available |
Adaptive Cruise Control
| Standard | Available |
Parking Sensors
| Available (with Auto Braking) | Available (audible alert only) |
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
| 34.2 (RWD) 35.4 (AWD) | Available (audible alert only) |
Airbags
| 10 | 8 |
Forward Collision Warning
| Standard | Standard |
Automatic Emergency Braking
| Standard | Standard |
Pedestrian Detection
| Standard | Standard |
Automatic High Beams
| Standard | Standard |
LEXUS COMFORT AND CONVENIENCELexus Safety System+ 2.5 (LSS+ 2.5) comes standard on the Lexus IS and includes advanced driver assistance features like All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), and Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Emergency Steering Assist and Intersection Turning Assist. While the BMW 330i offers some similar safety features, many of them require additional cost packages or options-and the 330i doesn't even offer Emergency Steering Assist or Intersection TurningAssist. |  |
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
The Lexus IS offers the confidence of standard Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) that audibly alerts the driver to vehicles crossing at the rear, which is a big help in crowded parking lots. The IS also has an available Rear Cross-Traffic Braking that adds automatic braking, increasing the safety of both the vehicle and its occupants. The 330i offers Rear Cross-Traffic Alert as an option but doesn't offer it with automaticbraking.
Exterior and Interior Dimensions
Vehicle
| LEXUS IS 350 F SPORT | BMW 330i |
Legroom-Front (in)
| 44.8 | 42.0 |
Wheelbase (in)
| 110.2 | 112.2 |
Overall Length (in)
| 185.4 | 185.7 |
Overall Width (in)
| 72.4 | 71.9 |
Overall Height (in)
| 56.5 | 56.8 |
Headroom-Front (in)
| 38.2 | 38.7 |
Headroom-Rear (in)
| 36.9 | 37.6 |
Legroom-Rear (in)
| 32.2 | 35.2 |
Shoulder Room-Front (in)
| 55.9 | 56.0 |
Shoulder Room-Rear (in)
| 53.4 | 54.6 |
Cargo Room (cu ft)
| 10.8 | 13.0 |
Performance and Technology
Vehicle
| LEXUS IS 350 F SPORT | BMW 330i |
Drive Mode Select
| Standard (ECO, Normal, Sport) Available (ECO,Normal, SportS, Sport S+, Custom) | Standard (ECO PRO, COMFORT, SPORT, SPORT+) |
Adaptive Suspension System
| Available | Available |
Comfort and Convenience
Vehicle
| LEXUS IS 350 F SPORT | BMW 330i |
Lexus+Alexa (In-Car)
| Standard | Not Available |
Available Audio System
| Mark Levinson® (17 speakers) | Harman Kardon (16 speakers) |
Heated Front Seats
| Standard | Available |
Ventilated Front Seats
| Standard | Not Available |
Smart Access
| Standard (entry/start) | Available (entry: standard start) |
Paddle Shifters
| Standard | Standard |
Apple CarPlay®
| Standard | Standard |
Android Auto™
| Standard | Standard |
Alexa Skill (Home-to-Car)
| Standard | Standard |
Power Driver's Seat
| Standard (10-way) | Standard (14-way) |
Power Moonroof
| Available | Standard |
Panoramic Moonroof
| Not Available | Not Available |
Surround View Camera
| Available | Available |
Upholstery
| NuLuxe® | SensaTec |
LEXUS COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
With standard SmartAccess keyless entry and push-button Start/Stop, heated steering wheel, and heated and ventilated front seats, the IS 350 F SPORT delivers premium comfort and convenience that BMW charges extra for or doesn't even offer.
