LexusIS 350 F SPORT![]() | BMW330i![]() |
Key Specifications
LEXUS IS 350 F SPORT | BMW 330i |
Horsepower (@RPM)
311 @ 6,600 | 255 @ 5,000 |
Fuel Capacity
17.4 GAL | 15.6 GAL |
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. |
280 @ 4,800 | 294 @ 1,550 |
8-SPD AUTO (RWD) 6-SPD AUTO (AWD) | 8-SPD AUTO |
REAR-WHEEL DRIVE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE | REAR-WHEEL DRIVE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (X-DRIVE) |
20/28/23 (RWD) 19/26/22 (AWD) | 26/36/30 (RWD) 25/34/28 (AWD) |
3,748 (RWD) 3,880 (AWD) | 3,560 (RWD) 3,686 (AWD) |
PREMIUM | PREMIUM |
$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. | ![]() |
LEXUS IS 350 F SPORT | BMW 330i |
Depreciation
$19663 | $29322 |
$2884 | $3035 |
Financing
$6782 | $7812 |
$937 | $2585 |
$56,201 | $64,556 |
$9,104 | $6,981 |
$9,647 | $8,275 |
$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
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 |
Standard | Standard |
Standard | Standard |
Standard | Standard |
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
LEXUS IS 350 F SPORT | BMW 330i |
Legroom-Front (in)
44.8 | 42.0 |
110.2 | 112.2 |
185.4 | 185.7 |
72.4 | 71.9 |
56.5 | 56.8 |
38.2 | 38.7 |
36.9 | 37.6 |
32.2 | 35.2 |
55.9 | 56.0 |
53.4 | 54.6 |
10.8 | 13.0 |
Performance and Technology
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+) |
Available | Available |
Comfort and Convenience
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 |
Standard | Standard |
Standard | Standard |
Standard | Standard |
Standard (10-way) | Standard (14-way) |
Available | Standard |
Not Available | Not Available |
Available | Available |
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.