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bmw 3 series convertible vs lexus is convertible

2013 BMW 3 Series 328i Convertible
2015 Lexus IS Convertible IS 250c Convertible
$47,900 Starting Price (MSRP)
$43,360 Starting Price (MSRP)
Sub-Model 3 Series Convertible Sub-Model IS Convertible
Make BMW Make Lexus
Model 3 Series Model IS
Model Year 2013 BMW 3 Series Convertible Model Year 2015 Lexus IS Convertible
Year 2013 Year 2015
MSRP $47,900 MSRP $43,360
Engine 3.0L Inline-6 Gas Engine 2.5L V6 Gas
Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6-Speed Automatic
Horsepower 230 hp Horsepower 204 hp
Torque 200 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm Torque 185 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
City 18 MPG City 21 MPG
Highway 27 MPG Highway 30 MPG
Combined 21 MPG Combined 24 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 16.1 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 17.2 gallons
Cruising Range City 289.8 miles Cruising Range City 361.2 miles
Cruising Range Highway 434.7 miles Cruising Range Highway 516 miles
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 36.1 ft Turning Diameter 33.5 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut Front Suspension Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension 5-Link Rear Suspension Multi-Link
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Optional Navigation System Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Optional Adaptive Cruise Control Optional
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control Standard Climate Control Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Optional
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Optional Heated Front Seat(s) Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Optional Heated Steering Wheel Not Available
Keyless Start Optional Keyless Start Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Multi-Zone A/C Standard
Rear A/C Standard Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Standard Power Driver Seat Standard
Power Passenger Seat Standard Power Passenger Seat Standard
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release Standard Remote Trunk Release Standard
Seat Memory Standard Seat Memory Optional
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available Universal Garage Door Opener Standard
Telematics Optional Telematics Standard
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats Standard
Cloth Seats Not Available Cloth Seats Not Available
Leather Seats Optional Leather Seats Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Leather Steering Wheel Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Standard Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available Woodgrain Interior Trim Standard
Sun/Moonroof Not Available Sun/Moonroof Not Available
HD Radio Standard HD Radio Not Available
Satellite Radio Optional Satellite Radio Standard
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Not Available Premium Sound System Optional
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Optional Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available
Smart Device Integration Optional Smart Device Integration Optional
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot Not Available
Seating Capacity 4 seater Seating Capacity 4 seater
Curb Weight 3,891 lbs Curb Weight 3,816 lbs
Ground Clearance 5.4 in Ground Clearance 5.1 in
Wheelbase 108.7 in Wheelbase 107.5 in
Front Wheel Size 17" x 8.0" Front Wheel Size 17" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size 17" x 8.0" Rear Wheel Size 17" x 8"
Front Tire 225/45R17 Front Tire P225/45VR17
Rear Tire 225/45R17 Rear Tire P245/45VR17
Front Width 59.1 in Front Width 60.4 in
Max Width 71.5 in Max Width 70.9 in
Height 54.5 in Height 55.7 in
Length 181.9 in Length 182.5 in
Front Seat Headroom 38 in Front Seat Headroom 38.3 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.3 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 54.2 in
Front Seat Leg Room 42 in Front Seat Leg Room 44.1 in
Rear Seat Headroom 36.5 in Rear Seat Headroom 36.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 49.3 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 44.7 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 32 in Rear Seat Leg Room 25.9 in
Trunk Volume 9 ft³ Trunk Volume 2.4 ft³
Front Seat Hip Room N/A Front Seat Hip Room 54.3 in
Rear Seat Hip Room N/A Rear Seat Hip Room 43.3 in