Lexus ES vs BMW M3 [2009-2013]

CarWale brings you comparison of Lexus ES and BMW M3 [2009-2013]. The Lexus ES price is Rs. 64.00 Lakh and BMW M3 [2009-2013] price is Rs. 78.74 Lakh. The Lexus ES is available in 2487 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and BMW M3 [2009-2013] is available in 3999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. ES provides the mileage of 22.5 kmpl and M3 [2009-2013] provides the mileage of 8.065 kmpl.

ES vs M3 [2009-2013] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	ES	M3 [2009-2013]
Price	Rs. 64.00 Lakh	Rs. 78.74 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2487 cc	3999 cc
Power	176 bhp	414 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (e-CVT)	Manual
Fuel Type	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Petrol

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Lexus ES

300h Exquisite

Rs. 64.00 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW M3 [2009-2013]

Coupe

Rs. 78.74 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Lexus ES

300h Exquisite

BMW M3 [2009-2013]

Coupe

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Features
Brochure
colours

Specifications
Features
Brochure
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	2487 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	3999 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	2.5L A25A-FXS I4	V8 engine with 4 valve technology
Fuel Type	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	176 bhp @ 5700-5200 rpm	414 bhp @ 8300 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	221 Nm @ 3600-5200 rpm	400 Nm @ 3900 rpm
Electric Motor Assist	215 bhp
Max Motor Performance	118 bhp @ 88 rpm, 202 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	22.5View Mileage Details	8.065View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	1129
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (e-CVT) - 6 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS 6
Battery	1.6 kWh, Nickel Metal Hydride, 244.8 Volt, 46.5 kg Battery Placed Under Rear Seats
Electric Motor	1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Integrated with Transmission
Others	Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	twin joint spring strut Front axle
Rear Suspension	Double-wishbone	self-levelling suspension
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.9
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	235 / 45 R18	245 / 40 R18
Rear Tyres	235 / 45 R18	265 / 40 R18

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	10 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2

Lighting

Headlights	LED	Projector with Xenon
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent
Taillights	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED,LED
Ambient Interior Lighting
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
One Touch Down	All
One Touch Up	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	10	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility
DVD Playback

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Ventilated Seats	All
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Topas Brown / Dark Brown, Rich Cream / Dark Brown
Rear Armrest	With Audio controls & Cup holder
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Analogue	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Graphite Black Glass Flake	Jerez Black
	Deep Blue Mica	Interlagos Blue
	Sonic Chrome	Sparkling Graphire
	Sonic Titanium	Melbourue Red
	Sonic Iridium	Space Grey
	Sonic Quartz	Silver Stone.
	Sonic Quartz	Alpine White

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ES vs M3 [2009-2013] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Lexus ES and BMW M3 [2009-2013]?

Lexus ES price is Rs. 64.00 Lakh and BMW M3 [2009-2013] price is Rs. 78.74 Lakh. Hence Lexus ES is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between ES and M3 [2009-2013] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the 300h Exquisite variant, mileage of ES is 22.5kmpl and for the Coupe variant, mileage of M3 [2009-2013] is 8.065kmpl. Thus making ES the most fuel efficient as compared to M3 [2009-2013]

Q: How is the performance of ES compared to M3 [2009-2013]?

For the 300h Exquisite variant, 2487 cc Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) engine of ES produces 176 bhp @ 5700-5200 rpm of power and 221 Nm @ 3600-5200 rpm of torque. For the Coupe variant, 3999 cc Petrol engine of M3 [2009-2013] produces 414 bhp @ 8300 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm of torque.

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Lexus ES vs BMW M3 [2009-2013]

Length (mm)	4975	4615
Width (mm)	1865	1804
Height (mm)	1445	1418
Wheelbase (mm)	2870	2761
Ground Clearance (mm)	150
Kerb Weight (kg)	1680	1580

Doors (Doors)	4	2
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	454
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	63

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Battery Warranty (In Years)	8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	160000
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited