BMW M340 vs. Lexus IS 350
$61,700
$46,150
Highlights
| 2026 BMW M340 | 2027 Lexus IS 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$61,700
|
$46,150
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6
|
Premium Gasoline V-6
|
| MPG |
27 City / 33 Hwy
|
19 City / 27 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
386 hp
|
311 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 BMW M340 | 2027 Lexus IS 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
386 @ 5200
|
311 @ 6600
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6
|
Premium Gasoline V-6
|
| Displacement |
3.0 L/183
|
3.5 L/211
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
398 @ 1900
|
280 @ 4800
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
27 City / 33 Hwy
|
19 City / 27 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 BMW M340 | 2027 Lexus IS 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Size |
19 X 8 in
|
19 X 8.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
19 X 8 in
|
19 X 8.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Compact in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/40HR19
|
P235/40YR19
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
Compact
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/40HR19
|
P235/40YR19
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
Suspension
| 2026 BMW M340 | 2027 Lexus IS 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2026 BMW M340 | 2027 Lexus IS 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
37 ft
|
34 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2026 BMW M340 | 2027 Lexus IS 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Second Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
53 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
62 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
45 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
62 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
17 ft³
|
11 ft³
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
54 in
|
| Height, Overall |
56 in
|
57 in
|
| Wheelbase |
113 in
|
110 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
38 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
37 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
56 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
35 in
|
32 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72 in
|
72 in
|
| Length, Overall |
186 in
|
186 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
90 ft³
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
54 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
6 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 BMW M340 | 2027 Lexus IS 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
16 gal
|
17 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,896 lbs
|
3,748 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2026 BMW M340 | 2027 Lexus IS 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Optional
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2026 BMW M340 | 2027 Lexus IS 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2026 BMW M340 | 2027 Lexus IS 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2026 BMW M340 | 2027 Lexus IS 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14 in
|
13 in
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14 in
|
12 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 BMW M340 or the 2027 Lexus IS 350?
The 2026 BMW M340 is more fuel efficient than the 2027 Lexus IS 350 with 29 MPG combined versus 22 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 BMW M340 or the 2027 Lexus IS 350?
The 2027 Lexus IS 350 is cheaper than the 2026 BMW M340 with a $46,150 starting MSRP versus a $61,700 starting MSRP.
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