BMW 335i vs Lexus IS350 Comparo

chonkoa · 05-28-2007, 09:57 AM

BMW has it and Lexus wants it. That's all you need to know about the confrontation between the 2007 BMW 335i and 2007 Lexus IS 350.

As the first compact sport sedan with more than 300 horsepower, the IS 350 has been the quickest car in this class since its redesign in 2006. But the 2007 BMW 335i has been through a redesign of its own, and its new twin-turbo 300-hp inline-6 now measures up against the Lexus V6.

Putting together the 2007 BMW 335i and the 2007 Lexus IS 350 will tell us which car gets it done in the speed sweepstakes. More important, these two cars are redefining a category that the BMW 3 Series has dominated for 20 years, and we'll find out which car will lead us into the future.

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Tycoon · 05-28-2007, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Edmunds

Senior Editor, Detroit Daniel Pund says:
I badly wanted the Lexus IS 350 to win this comparison test. Well, I'm not so sure if I wanted the Lexus to win so much as see the BMW 335i lose. Whatever, I didn't want it to end the way we all knew it would. It isn't that I have anything against BMW. Nor do I have any vested interest in seeing Lexus succeed. I tell you, it's all for my colleague, Walton.

You see, Walton, despite his boyish mien, is actually 76 years old. This means that he has been obliged to write the BMW-3-Series-wins-again story approximately 83 times in his lengthy career. It goes something like this: "Oh, Competitor X is getting pretty close. It's a real sport sedan now. It's quite good. Oh, forget it. BMW wins!"

So imagine how bad I felt for Walton when the BMW, with its monster turbo motor, slaughtered the (quite good) Lexus in each and every of the parameters that combine to create driving pleasure. The BMW handles better, goes better, rides better, steers way better, shifts better...possibly, you get the point. In short, BMW wins. Again.

Nice to hear.

Bruce · 05-28-2007, 10:05 AM

Seems like a fair review (and result). Nice review, thanks for posting.

BMW_Dude · 05-28-2007, 10:18 AM

I wish we got the IS350, but the biggest engine we get is the IS250. Not sure what the reason is though.

I think with this new engine BMW have really killed all the competition, now lets see what the others do! I am amazed they got a 0-60 time of just 4.9 seconds!

monster · 05-28-2007, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW_Dude

I am amazed they got a 0-60 time of just 4.9 seconds!

U.S magazines always somehow manage to get the fastest 0-60mph time than any other magazines. The final result is obvious from the start so i didn't really bothered to read the comparison.

chonkoa · 05-28-2007, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruce

Seems like a fair review (and result). Nice review, thanks for posting.

You are welcome.

Mr. M · 05-28-2007, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW_Dude

I wish we got the IS350, but the biggest engine we get is the IS250. Not sure what the reason is though.

We only get the IS250 too - maybe they don't want it to clash with the ES? Rather in Singapore it's more of the reason that people don't want to pay for so much road tax for such a small car.

cawimmer430 · 05-28-2007, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mirage77

We only get the IS250 too - maybe they don't want it to clash with the ES? Rather in Singapore it's more of the reason that people don't want to pay for so much road tax for such a small car.

Aren't you guys taxed heavily on cars with an engine cc above 2 or 3-liters?

BMW_Dude · 05-28-2007, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mirage77

We only get the IS250 too - maybe they don't want it to clash with the ES? Rather in Singapore it's more of the reason that people don't want to pay for so much road tax for such a small car.

We done get the ES, so that can't be the reason!

Mr. M · 05-28-2007, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by cawimmer430

Aren't you guys taxed heavily on cars with an engine cc above 2 or 3-liters?

I actually can't remember... I think so.

05-28-2007, 09:57 AM	#1
chonkoa Advocate Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 729 Thanks: 233 Thanked 263 Times in 132 Posts	BMW 335i vs Lexus IS350 Comparo BMW has it and Lexus wants it. That's all you need to know about the confrontation between the 2007 BMW 335i and 2007 Lexus IS 350. As the first compact sport sedan with more than 300 horsepower, the IS 350 has been the quickest car in this class since its redesign in 2006. But the 2007 BMW 335i has been through a redesign of its own, and its new twin-turbo 300-hp inline-6 now measures up against the Lexus V6. Putting together the 2007 BMW 335i and the 2007 Lexus IS 350 will tell us which car gets it done in the speed sweepstakes. More important, these two cars are redefining a category that the BMW 3 Series has dominated for 20 years, and we'll find out which car will lead us into the future. For the full article, please follow the link - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Bruce Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 10,183 Thanks: 5,331 Thanked 3,852 Times in 2,260 Posts	Re: BMW 335i vs Lexus IS350 Comparo Seems like a fair review (and result). Nice review, thanks for posting.

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BMW_Dude Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: England Posts: 4,472 Thanks: 368 Thanked 495 Times in 283 Posts	Re: BMW 335i vs Lexus IS350 Comparo I wish we got the IS350, but the biggest engine we get is the IS250. Not sure what the reason is though. I think with this new engine BMW have really killed all the competition, now lets see what the others do! I am amazed they got a 0-60 time of just 4.9 seconds!

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