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Rear

Swap

Spec height¹ 55.9 in 2

1 56.7 in Spec height¹
+ 0.75 in

2 178.4 in Spec length

+ 1.73 in 1 180.1 in Spec length

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Lexus

Sedan

Gen. 2 | 2005 - 2013

Photographed in Switzerland 17″

BMW

3-Series

Sedan

Gen. 5.1 | 2008 - 2011

Photographed in Switzerland 16″

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Side View Car Size ComparisonLexus IS (XE2) Sedan 2005 vs. BMW 3-Series (E90) Sedan 2008

Dimensions & Specifications | Lexus IS (XE2) Sedan 2005 is 1.73 in longer and 0.75 in higher compared to BMW 3-Series (E90) Sedan 2008. It offers 18% less cargo space.^4,5

Trend Index⁸

Compact

Size class

Compact

180.1 in

+1.7

Length

178.4 in

70.9 in

Width²

71.5 in

+0.6

-- in

Width incl. mirrors

78.31 in

56.7 in

+0.8

Height¹

55.9 in

107.5 in

Wheelbase

108.7 in

+1.2

-- in

Ground clearance³

5.7 in

-- lbs

Weight^4,⁶

3163.6 lbs

Seats max.

13.3 cu ft

Cargo volume EU⁴

16.2 cu ft

+22%

-- cu ft

Cargo volume max. EU^4,⁵

-- cu ft

Cargo volume US⁴

12.0 cu ft

-- cu ft

Cargo volume max. US^4,⁵

-- cu ft

Premium

Segment

Premium

€ --

Price EU⁷

€ 26750

$ 30995

Price US⁷

$ 33600

+9%

1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price). | 8. Based on popularity over the last 30 days (most popular is 100)

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Quick Facts

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Comparison combinations

Germany
Origin of the most car models

1908
Year of our oldest car model

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