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Home›Duel›BMW M340i vs Lexus IS 350

Performance comparison

BMW M340i xDrive G20 vs Lexus IS 350 F Sport RWD: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

BMWPetrolFaster

M340i xDrive G20

374 hp · 500 Nm · 1,670 kg · 2019

VS
LexusPetrol

IS 350 F Sport RWD

311 hp · 380 Nm · 1,735 kg · 2023

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

M340i xDrive G20IS 350 F Sport RWD
0–100 km/h4,46 s−1,29 s5,75 s
400 m standing start12,57 s−1,26 s13,83 s
1,000 m standing start22,70 s−1,99 s24,69 s
Top speed (electronically limited)250 km/h250 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio4,47 kg/hpbetter ratio5,58 kg/hp

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

BMWPetrolM340i xDrive G20
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
LexusPetrolIS 350 F Sport RWD
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
700 m
800 m
900 m
1000 m
0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.

PalierM340i xDrive G20IS 350 F Sport RWD
0–30 km/h1,16 s1,58 s
0–50 km/h1,93 s2,63 s
0–80 km/h3,24 s4,25 s
0–100 km/h4,46 s5,75 s
0–120 km/h5,85 s7,39 s
0–160 km/h9,56 s12,01 s
0–200 km/h15,01 s19,23 s
400 m standing start12,57 s13,83 s
1,000 m standing start22,70 s24,69 s
Top speed limited250 km/h250 km/h

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

BMW

M340i xDrive G20

4,47kg/hpratio better by 1,11 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power374 hpPending
Torque500 Nm
Weight1 670 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxEight-speed Steptronic transmission
Lexus

IS 350 F Sport RWD

5,58kg/hpcompensated by −65 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power311 hpPending
Torque380 Nm
Weight1 735 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainPropulsion
Gearbox8-speed automatic

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Bmw M340i xDrive hits 100 km/h in 4.46 s versus 5.76 s for the IS 350 F Sport RWD. At this point, the Bmw M340i xDrive leads by 1.30 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Bmw M340i xDrive is doing 147 km/h against 137 km/h for the IS 350 F Sport RWD. The gap is 0.96 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M340i xDrive crosses the line in 12.56 s versus 13.83 s. The 1.27 s gap represents roughly 59 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Bmw M340i xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 207 km/h versus 193 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M340i xDrive finishes in 22.70 s versus 24.69 s, with a 1.99 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.

What the numbers don’t tell you

The Bmw M340i xDrive features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the IS 350 F Sport RWD’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.

Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw M340i xDrive and the IS 350 F Sport RWD are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold — an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.

With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.47 kg/hp vs 5.58 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.49 seconds. The 1.30 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

Compare with other alternatives

Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.

Instead of M340i xDrive G20
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Instead of IS 350 F Sport RWD
Bmw 750Ld xDriveVolvo V60 T8 AWD RechargeAudi A6 Sedan TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW

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Frequently asked questions

Sur 0–100 km/h, M340i xDrive G20 gagne (4,46 s vs 5,75 s).

M340i xDrive G20 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,46 secondes (simulation calibrée).

M340i xDrive G20 : 374 hp, ratio 4,47 kg/hp. IS 350 F Sport RWD : 311 hp, ratio 5,58 kg/hp.

M340i xDrive G20 : 250 km/h. IS 350 F Sport RWD : 250 km/h.