Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 BMW M3 Competition xDrive has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 3.4 seconds, compared with 5.6 seconds for 2025 Lexus IS 350 F Sport. 2026 BMW M3 Competition xDrive has the higher listed output at 530 hp; 2025 Lexus IS 350 F Sport is rated at 311 hp, a difference of 219 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 BMW M3 Competition xDrive at 650 Nm and 2025 Lexus IS 350 F Sport at 380 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2025 Lexus IS 350 F Sport has the lower recorded consumption at 9.6 L/100km; 2026 BMW M3 Competition xDrive is listed at 10.2 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
Both specifications quote 480 litres of cargo capacity. 2026 BMW M3 Competition xDrive is 84 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 Lexus IS 350 F Sport has the lower listed starting price at $43,150, compared with $80,900 for 2026 BMW M3 Competition xDrive. 2026 BMW M3 Competition xDrive leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.