What Would You Rather Buy? The BMW M3 Sedan or the Lexus IS-F?

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Lexus has set its eyes firmly on the M3 and it is considered as the benchmark when they finally release the IS-F, their official competitor for the high-performance sedan segment.

When comparing the technical specs of both cars, it becomes apparent that Lexus did a tremendous job at hitting its target. Powered by a 5.0L direct-injection V8 engine that produces 416hp with a peak torque of 371 lb-ft, the Lexus rockets to 100km/h in 4.9 seconds with a top speed of 200mph. The car the Lexus aspires to beat, the 2008 BMW M3 Sedan is powered by a smaller 4.0L V8 engine that produces a 414hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. The M3 completes the century sprint in exactly the same time as the Lexus; 4.9 seconds, albeit with a smaller engine.

The power difference is at par, it’s all down to the drive and handling, a segment the Beemer is well acquainted with and the Lexus only just being introduced, considering it’s the first time it is competing in the high-performance sedan category, and both the Beemer and the Lexus look like they mean business.

So what would it be then? The BMW or Lexus?

I think it's kind of obvious. Let's see what you have to say...

BMW M3 Sedan

Lexus IS-F

 

[GT_AUTO]

the lexus look nice.

 

[Z_Edition]

I think people will still go for BMW, even if Lexus or Audi do a better job.

 

[5115]

buy both,bmw for mistress & lexus for wife

 

[syokz]

vote for lexus...

 

[maverick84]

i quote jeremy clarkson on beemers..' good god its ugly'.

 

[David_SGTi]

i'l choose beemer rather than lexus...pay more for japs car?? hell no

 

[na_power]

both suck :p

 

[rajie]

Audi Rs4..........

 

[GABrally]

BMW M3 sedan, ugly! just like typical M3 wannabe! Lexus, if minus the dolphin (the fish, not the honda!) head bonnet, very cun!

 

[Ernest]

i think i will choose lexus but if u let me choose M3 coupe and IS-F maybe i will choose M3 coupe...i don't like the tail light of 3-series sedan

 

[si|verfish]

Let's be honest, the M3 saloon is a bit of a mongrel in terms of looks. It just doesn't look the part of a sports saloon. It looks soft compared to its rivals.

The IS-F on the other hand looks like its had too much steroids. Seriously aggressive looking.

In terms of overall dynamic ability, I think the M3 would be better. Because of that, I'd take the M3 saloon.

Screw that, I'd take the M3 coupe.

Actually screw that as well, I'd take the C63 AMG.

 

[Casanova]

the M3 sedan looks so boring compared to the M3 coupe

 

[jeffblazed]

200mph,,,,,,so i guess ill take the lexus......and the lex wont break like the beamer....cause the guys at bmw always like to push things to the limit....just look at the m3 e46beemer......cant last as long as the amg benz...

 

[bien335]

I'd go with neither.

Me and silverfish will be heading to the MB dealer later to test the C63 AMG. In my RS4 Avant. With rajie following behind in his black RS4.

Flashing his xenons, begging us not to.