Specifications
Competitors include the Acura TL, Audi A4 3.2, Audi A6 3.2, Cadillac CTS 3.6L, Infiniti M35, Jaguar X-Type 3.0, Mercedes-Benz C350, Saab 9-3 Aero, Volkswagen Passat 3.6L, Volvo S60 T5, Volvo S60 R
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BMW 330i |
Lexus IS 350 |
| Base Price |
$37,295 (includes $695 destination charge) |
$36,030 (includes $590 destination charge) |
| Horsepower |
255 at 6,600 rpm |
306 at 6,400 rpm |
| Torque |
220 lb.-ft. at 2,750 rpm |
277 at 4,800 rpm |
| Transmission |
Six-speed automatic |
Six-speed automatic |
| EPA MPG (city/highway) |
20/30 mpg |
21/28 mpg |
| Observed MPG |
20.6 mpg |
19.9 mpg |
| Length |
178.2 |
180.1 |
| Width |
71.5 |
70.9 |
| Wheelbase |
108.7 |
107.5 |
| Height |
55.9 |
56.1 |
| Legroom (f/r – in.) |
41.5/34.6 |
43.9/30.6 |
| Headroom (f/r – in.) |
37.4/37.1 |
39.0/36.9 |
| Shoulder room (f/r – in.) |
55.4/55.1 |
54.4/52.7 |
| Cargo Volume |
12 cubic feet |
13 cubic feet |
| Curb Weight |
3,450 lbs. |
3,527 lbs. |
| Basic Warranty (months/miles) |
48/50,000 |
48/50,000 |
| Powertrain Warranty (months/miles) |
48/50,000 |
72/70,000 |
| Corrosion Warranty (months/miles) |
144/unlimited |
72/unlimited |
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