BMW M340 vs. Lexus IS 350
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Highlights
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$61,700
Starting MSRP
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$45,500
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6
Engine Type
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Premium Gasoline V-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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27 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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19 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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386 hp
Horsepower
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311 hp
Horsepower
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Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6
Engine Type
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Premium Gasoline V-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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398 @ 1900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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280 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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386 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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311 @ 6600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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3.0 L/183
Displacement
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3.5 L/211
Displacement
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Displacement
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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Transmission Options
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27 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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19 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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19 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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19 X 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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19 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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19 X 8.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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Front Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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P225/40HR19
Rear Tire Size
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P235/40YR19
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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P225/40HR19
Front Tire Size
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P235/40YR19
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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34 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Measurements
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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90 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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45 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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186 in
Length, Overall
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186 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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113 in
Wheelbase
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110 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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32 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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56 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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39 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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17 ft³
Trunk Volume
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11 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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Weight & Capacity
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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3,896 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,748 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Safety
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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Stability Control
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Optional
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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14 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 BMW M340 or the 2026 Lexus IS 350?
The 2026 BMW M340 is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Lexus IS 350 with 29 MPG combined versus 22 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 BMW M340 or the 2026 Lexus IS 350?
The 2026 Lexus IS 350 is cheaper than the 2026 BMW M340 with a $45,500 starting MSRP versus a $61,700 starting MSRP.
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