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Comparison Lexus GS II 400 V8 (300 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 320i (150 Hp)


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Lexus GS II 400 V8 (300 Hp) Automatic
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Brand: Lexus BMW
Model: GS 3 Series
Generation: GS II 3 Series Sedan (E46)
Engine / modification: 400 V8 (300 Hp) Automatic 320i (150 Hp)
Production start: 1997 year 1998 year
Production end: 2000 year 2001 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 13.8 l/100 km 12.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 10.2 l/100 km 6.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 12.4 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.30
Fuel tank volume: 75 l 63 l
Power: 300 hp 150 hp
Max power in: 6000 rpm. 5900 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 km/h 219 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 5.9 sec 9.9 sec
Torque: 420 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 190 Nm @ 4200 rpm.
Model Engine: 1UZ-FE M52B20
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 3969 cm3 1991 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l
Coolant: 8.4 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Maximum engine speed: 6350 rpm.
Position of cylinders: V engine Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 8 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10.5 11
Piston Stroke: 82.5 mm 66 mm
Cylinder Bore: 87.5 mm 80 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4800 mm 4471 mm
Width: 1800 mm 1739 mm
Height: 1440 mm 1415 mm
Wheelbase: 2800 mm 2725 mm
Front track: 1535 mm 1481 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1510 mm 1488 mm
Ride height(clearance): 155 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 510 l 440 l
Front suspension: Double wishbone The depreciated rack
Rear suspension: Double wishbone Helical spring
Max weight: 2125 kg 1865 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1674 kg 1365 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11 m
Tire size: 225/55 R16 195/65 R15
Wheel rims size: 7.5J x 16 R15