Comparison BMW 3 Series Convertible (E30) 325i (170 Hp) & Lexus IS IV (XE40) 300 V6 (260 Hp) AWD Automatic & BMW 3 Series Touring (E91, facelift 2009) 330d (245 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Lexus | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | IS | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Convertible (E30) | IS IV (XE40) | 3 Series Touring (E91, facelift 2009) |
| Engine / modification: | 325i (170 Hp) | 300 V6 (260 Hp) AWD Automatic | 330d (245 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1987 year | 2020 year | 2009 year |
| Production end: | 1993 year | 2012 year | |
| Coupe type: | Cabriolet | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.9 l/100 km | 12.4 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.2 l/100 km | 9 l/100 km | 5.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.0 l/100 km | 10.7 l/100 km | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.29 | 0.29 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 66 l | 61 l |
| Emission standard: | LEV III ULEV | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 155 g/km | ||
| Power: | 170 hp | 260 hp | 245 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 6600 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 216 km/h | 230 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.7 sec | 6.2 sec | |
| Torque: | 222 Nm @ 4300 rpm. | 320 Nm @ 2000-4800 rpm. | 520 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M20B25 | 2GR-FKS | N57D30OL |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 3456 cm3 | 2993 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.8 l | 7.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 7.9 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger / Intercooler | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, VVT-i | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 8.8 | 11.8 | 16.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 83.06 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 93.98 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4325 mm | 4710 mm | 4527 mm |
| Width: | 1645 mm | 1817 mm | |
| Width with mirrors folded: | 1839 mm | 1989 mm | |
| Height: | 1370 mm | 1440 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm | 2799 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1405 mm | 1580 mm | 1500 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1415 mm | 1575-1605 mm | 1529 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | 141 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 312 l | 306 l | 460 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1385 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | Double wishbone | Independent, spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 1710 kg | 2180 kg | 2140 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1310 kg | 1745 kg | 1600 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.8 m | 11.0 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 235/45 R18 | 225/45 R17 91Y |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | 8.5J x 18 | 8J x 17 |