Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335ivsLexus GS IV 450h

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30)

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2012-2015
VS

Lexus GS IV

450h

290 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDCVTNaturally aspiratedSedan2012-2015

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,580 kg
    3,483 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    194 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335iLexusGS IV450h
Power
306hp228kW
290hp216kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
344Nm254lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,359kg5,201lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
211 km/h
131 mph
To 99% top speed
51.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
42.4s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
26.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
194hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
732km455mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Length
4,624mm182in
4,845mm191in
Width
1,811mm71in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,850mm112in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,583mm62in
1,590mm63in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
480L
405L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
66L
CO2 emissions
193g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335iLexus GS IV 450hPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i: Power / Torque
  • Lexus GS IV 450h: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i5,800-6,000 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
LexusGS IV450h6,000 rpm4,600 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335iLexusGS IV450h
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
26.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
211 km/h
131 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
306 hp
228 kW
LexusGS IV450h
290 hp
216 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i has 16 hp more than Lexus GS IV 450h.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus GS IV 450h and BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
LexusGS IV450h
344 Nm
254 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
LexusGS IV450h
1,875 kg
4,134 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusGS IV450h
211 km/h
131 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i5.3 s
LexusGS IV450h5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i and Lexus GS IV 450h: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
LexusGS IV450h
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
306 hp
228 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusGS IV450h
290 hp
216 kW
5.5 s
211 km/h
131 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,624 mm
182.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
LexusGS IV450h
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,845 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335iLexusGS IV450h
Power
306 hp
228 kW
290 hp
216 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
344 Nm
254 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,624 mm
182.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,845 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Range score
732 km
455 mi
-
CO2 score
193 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 56 Nm more
  • Is 295 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 49 km/h (30 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Lexus GS IV 450h

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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