Car comparison

Lexus LS III · Facelift 2004 430 V8vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Lexus LS III · Facelift 2004

430 V8

282 hp4293 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90)

335d

286 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2006-2007

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,580 kg
    3,483 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    813 km
    505 mi
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
Power
282hp210kW
286hp213kW
Torque
417Nm308lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight
2,340kg5,159lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
61.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
19.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
367Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
737km458mi
Calculated
813km505mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,293cc262cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
5,025mm198in
4,520mm178in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,470mm58in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,925mm115in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,513mm60in
Ground clearance-
144mm6in
Trunk volume
570L
450L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
84L
61L
CO2 emissions
270g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335dPowerTorque
  • Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V85,600 rpm3,500 rpm5,850 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
19.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
282 hp
210 kW
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
286 hp
213 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d has 4 hp more than Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
417 Nm
308 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
1,580 kg
3,483 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V86.3 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d and Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d and Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8: 3.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
737 km
458 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
813 km
505 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
282 hp
210 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
286 hp
213 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
282 hp
210 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,025 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
282 hp
210 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.3 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
Power
282 hp
210 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
417 Nm
308 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,025 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Range score
737 km
458 mi
813 km
505 mi
CO2 score
270 g/km
-
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335d

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 163 Nm more
  • Is 255 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 76 km (48 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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