BMW M3 vs Lexus IS 250 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. BMW M3 · Lexus IS 250
- Length176.8 in
- Height53.7 in – 54.0 in
- Wheelbase107.5 in
- Curb weight3,415 lb – 3,781 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Lexus IS 250 width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 3.3 in shorter (176.8 in vs 180.1 in)
- Width: BMW M3 is 0.8 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Lexus IS 250 is 2.6 in taller (53.9 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 45 lb heavier (3,598 lb vs 3,553 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Lexus IS 250 is 2.6 in taller (53.9 in vs 56.4 in)
- Length: BMW M3 is 3.3 in shorter (176.8 in vs 180.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 45 lb heavier (3,598 lb vs 3,553 lb)
- Width: BMW M3 is 0.8 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for BMW M3 · garage fit for Lexus IS 250
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M3 — BMW M3 is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3 — Based on length × width (BMW M3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M3 | Lexus IS 250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.8 in | 180.1 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 53.9 in | 56.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 107.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,598 lb | 3,553 lb | 45 lb |
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