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Spec height1 1.435 m 2 
+ 0.5 cm
1 1.43 m Spec height1
+ 0.1 cm 2
+ 1.7 cm 2 1.827 m Spec width2
1 1.81 m Spec width2
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Lexus IS Sedan 2013 - 2020
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IS
Sedan
Gen. 3 | 2013 - 2020
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
BMW 3-Series Sedan 2018 - 2022
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BMW
3-Series
Sedan
Gen. 7 | 2018 - 2022
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Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonLexus IS (XE3) Sedan 2013 vs. BMW 3-Series (G20) Sedan 2018


Dimensions & Specifications | Lexus IS (XE3) Sedan 2013 is 1.7 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower compared to BMW 3-Series (G20) Sedan 2018. It has 0.1 cm less ground clearance and offers 7% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
466.5 cm
Length
470.9 cm
+4.4
181 cm
Width2
182.7 cm
+1.7
202.7 cm
Width incl. mirrors
206.8 cm
+4.1
143 cm
Height1
143.5 cm
+0.5
280 cm
Wheelbase
285.1 cm
+5.1
13.5 cm
Ground clearance3
13.6 cm
+0.1
1555 kg
+3%
Weight4,6
1520 kg
5
Seats max.
5
450 l
Cargo volume EU4
480 l
+7%
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 34200
Price EU7
€ 37850
+11%
$ --
Price US7
$ 40250
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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