Comparison Lexus LS II (facelift 1998) 400 V8 (294 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328 Ci (193 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93, facelift 2010) 320d (184 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Lexus | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | LS | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | LS II (facelift 1998) | 3 Series Coupe (E46) | 3 Series Convertible (E93, facelift 2010) |
| Engine / modification: | 400 V8 (294 Hp) Automatic | 328 Ci (193 Hp) | 320d (184 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1997 year | 1999 year | 2010 year |
| Production end: | 2000 year | 2000 year | 2013 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.4 l/100 km | 12.5 l/100 km | 7.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.4 l/100 km | 7.0 l/100 km | 4.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.2 l/100 km | 5.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.27 | 0.28 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 85 l | 63 l | 61 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 149 g/km | ||
| Power: | 294 hp | 193 hp | 184 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 5500 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 240 km/h | 242 km/h | 226 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.6 sec | 7.0 sec | 8.4 sec |
| Torque: | 407 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 280 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 380 Nm @ 1900-2750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | 1UZ-FE | M52B28 | N47D20 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3969 cm3 | 2798 cm3 | 1995 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 5.2 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 7.9 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger / Intercooler | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 10.2 | 16.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.5 mm | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87.5 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 6 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4995 mm | 4488 mm | 4612 mm |
| Width: | 1830 mm | 1757 mm | 1782 mm |
| Height: | 1435 mm | 1369 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2850 mm | 2725 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1575 mm | 1471 mm | 1500 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1575 mm | 1478 mm | 1513 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | 138 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 463 l | 440 l | 210 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 350 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Wishbone | Independent, spring |
| Rear suspension: | Double wishbone | Helical spring | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 1895 kg | 2100 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1765 kg | 1395 kg | 1670 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.4 m | 11.0 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 745 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 225/60 R16 | 205/55 R16 | 225/45 R17 91W |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | R16 | 8J x 17 |