When you are ready to spoil yourself with a luxury sport sedan, you will gain insight from the below comparison of the 2019 Lexus IS 300 against the 2019 BMW 330i. Both vehicles have similar starting prices, but once you visit Longo Lexus in El Monte, you will experience the responsive performance, comfortable ride, and elegant interior of the IS 300 sedan.
Performance
2019 Lexus IS 300
The IS 300 and IS 300 F Sport both come equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine teamed with an eight-speed sport direct-shift automatic transmission with paddle shifters. With the standard rear-wheel drivetrain, the engine generates 241-hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, has a top track speed of 143 mph and achieves an estimated fuel economy of 30 mpg highway and 21 mpg city. The optional all-wheel drive produces 260-hp and 236 lb-ft of torque and delivers an estimated 26 mpg highway and 19 mpg city.
2019 BMW 330i
The 330i sedan base model is powered by a 2.0-liter TwinPower turbo inline four-cylinder engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and a rear-wheel drivetrain. This powertrain makes 255-hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. The EPA does not yet have an estimated fuel economy rating. Available trims include the Sport Line, Luxury, and M Sport. A 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine coupled with an eight-speed automatic transmission that makes 382-hp and 369 lb-ft of torque is optional.
Technology
2019 Lexus IS 300
The new Lexus IS 300 comes with plenty of standard and optional technology features. Standard features include a 7-inch infotainment system display, Bluetooth®, HD Radio™, SiriusXM® satellite radio, two USB ports, Scout® GPS Link for driving directions and real-time traffic information, Lexus Enform Service Connect for remote vehicle status and maintenance needs, Lexus Enform Remote to start your engine and unlock your doors remotely, and a ten-speaker premium sound system. Optional features consist of an upgraded 10.3-inch high-resolution split-screen display, Siri® Eyes Free, voice command, navigation, a Remote Touch controller, Lexus Enform App Suite and Destination Assist, as well as a fifteen-speaker Mark Levinson® premium surround audio system.
2019 BMW 330i
An 8.8-inch touch-screen display, Bluetooth®, HD Radio™, and a ten-speaker HiFi sound system are included. Available features consist of a 10.25-inch touch-screen, Apple CarPlay®, navigation, Wi-Fi hotspot, wireless charging, Real Time Traffic, remote engine start, a head-up display, and a sixteen-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system.
Safety
2019 Lexus IS 300
Security comes included with the Lexus Safety System+ which is comprised of pre-collision with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with lane keep assist, all-speed dynamic radar cruise control, and intelligent high beams. Also, standard is a backup camera with dynamic gridlines, an advanced ten-airbag system, Lexus Enform Safety Connect roadside assistance, a Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management system, and a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration*. Optional features include blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic braking and intuitive parking assist.
2019 BMW 330i
The 2019 BMW 330i has standard safety features including the Active Protection System which detects imminent accidents, dynamic cruise control, dynamic stability control, anti-lock braking, dynamic and cornering brake control, a rearview camera, and a Top Safety Pick+ safety rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Available features involve active blind spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, active lane keeping assistant, pedestrian and frontal collision warning, traffic jam assistant, city collision mitigation, parking assistant, and a surround-view camera system.
Pricing
2019 Lexus IS 300
Starting at $38,560 MSRP
2019 BMW 330i
Starting at $40,250 MSRP
* Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program (www.safer.car.gov). Model tested with standard side airbags (SAB).
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