Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335ivsLexus GS IV 350

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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2015
VS

Lexus GS IV

350

306 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2012-2014

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    201 hp/t
    150 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335iLexusGS IV350
Power
306hp228kW
306hp228kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
376Nm277lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,721kg3,794lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
2,190kg4,828lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
54.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
48.2s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
16.4s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
647km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Length
4,624mm182in
4,845mm191in
Width
1,811mm71in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,429mm56in
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,850mm112in
Front track
1,531mm60in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,590mm63in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
480L
405L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
66L
CO2 emissions
169g/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 350PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i: Power / Torque
  • Lexus GS IV 350: 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 IV3506,400 rpm4,800 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335iLexusGS IV350
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.4 s
21.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
169 km/h
105 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 IV350
306 hp
228 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 IV350
376 Nm
277 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
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
LexusGS IV350
1,721 kg
3,794 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
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusGS IV350
228 km/h
142 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)335i5.5 s
LexusGS IV3505.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i and Lexus GS IV 350: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
LexusGS IV350
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i and Lexus GS IV 350: 3.0 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
LexusGS IV350
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
833 km
518 mi
LexusGS IV350
647 km
402 mi

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
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusGS IV350
306 hp
228 kW
5.9 s
228 km/h
142 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/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
1,429 mm
56.3 in
LexusGS IV350
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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

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
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
LexusGS IV350
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.5 s
LexusGS IV350
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
5.9 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335i
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
LexusGS IV350
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (F30)335iLexusGS IV350
Power
306 hp
228 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
376 Nm
277 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,721 kg
3,794 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,624 mm
182.0 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 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
833 km
518 mi
647 km
402 mi
CO2 score
169 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335iLexus GS IV 350
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 335i

  • Has 24 Nm more
  • Is 201 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 37 km/h (23 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 186 km (116 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Lexus GS IV 350

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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