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2012 BMW 1 Series
MSRP $36,000 - $48,700
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2012 Lexus IS 350
MSRP $44,950 - $57,000
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I6 Twin Turbocharged Gas I6
Gas V6
Displacement
3.0L/183 3.0L/182
3.5L/210
Fuel System
DOHC
Direct Injection
Horsepower
230 hp @ 6500 rpm 300 hp @ 5800 rpm
306 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque
200 ft-lb @ 2750 rpm 300 ft-lb @ 1300-5000 rpm
277 ft-lb @ 4800 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission w/OD
6-speed super electronically controlled automatic transmission -inc: OD, sequential multi-mode shifter, paddle shifters 6-speed super electronically controlled automatic transmission -inc: OD, sequential multi-mode shifter, paddle shift
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
10.4 - 11.7 L/100 km
10.7 - 11.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.8 - 7.8 L/100 km
7.3 - 7.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.8 - 11.7 L/100 km
7.3 - 11.3 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
53.0 L
65.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4
4 - 5
Front Head Room
963 - 980 mm
945 - 991 mm
Front Leg Room
1,054 mm
1,115 - 1,120 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,372 mm
1,377 - 1,382 mm
Rear Head Room
940 - 942 mm
917 - 937 mm
Rear Leg Room
808 - 815 mm
658 - 777 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,072 - 1,356 mm
1,135 - 1,339 mm
Trunk Volume
227 - 283 L
306 - 377 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,659 mm
2,728 - 2,731 mm
Length, Overall
4,374 mm
4,580 - 4,636 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,748 mm
1,801 mm
Height, Overall
1,392 - 1,422 mm
1,415 - 1,440 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
119 - 130 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,455 - 1,680 kg
1,600 - 1,760 kg
Front Tire Size
P205/50R17 P215/40R18
P225/40R18 P225/45R17
Rear Tire Size
P205/50R17 P245/35R18
P255/40R18 P225/45R17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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