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Background grid Lexus IS Sedan 2005-2013 BMW 3 Sedan 2008-2011
Spec height1 1.44 m 2 
+ 1.9 cm
1 1.421 m Spec height1
2 1.8 m Spec width2
+ 1.7 cm 1 1.817 m Spec width2
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BMW 3-Series Sedan 2008 - 2011
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3-Series
Sedan
Gen. 5.1 | 2008 - 2011
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Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Lexus IS Sedan 2005 - 2013
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IS
Sedan
Gen. 2 | 2005 - 2013
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series (E90) Sedan 2008 vs. Lexus IS (XE2) Sedan 2005


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series (E90) Sedan 2008 is 1.7 cm wider and 1.9 cm lower compared to Lexus IS (XE2) Sedan 2005. It offers 22% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
453.1 cm
Length
457.5 cm
+4.4
181.7 cm
+1.7
Width2
180 cm
198.9 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
142.1 cm
Height1
144 cm
+1.9
276 cm
+3
Wheelbase
273 cm
14.4 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1435 kg
Weight4,6
-- kg
5
Seats max.
5
460 l
+22%
Cargo volume EU4
378 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
340 l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 26750
Price EU7
€ --
$ 33600
Price US7
$ --
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).
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