teefar

Test drove a 2014 IS250 today but the power has me reconsidering. Its definitely slower the my 328. I had a 2008 is250 and this feels even slower. Im pretty sure I heard that on here before but I guess didn't take it seriously. The interior has me hooked though.

ssmoked

You would need at least an IS350 to match 328 hp and power feel

nathantse

the 328i only had like 240hp tho

But, I think it matchs 0-60 time with the is350

teefar

Guess I better keep looking then...

ssmoked

yes. But its also a turbo 2.0 with all its torque downlow. Bmw also understate their power output. A 335i will beat an IS350 any day speed wise while it has less stated hp. I wouldn't be surprised the is350 dyno very close to the 328i.

EZZ

The Is350 is also geared more for highway romps than 0-60. The older IS350 has better gearing for the 0-60. From a dynamics standpoint, the Is350 with AVS is much better than the 328. Test drive both and it's pretty noticeable.

nathantse

The 335i has 320hp, 0-60 in ~4.5secs. It as fast as the new LC500 lmao. Disappointing from Lexus. =\ However, the LC will pull harder. Fun car tho.

jmull3r

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you definitely want an IS350 coming from a 328i

ssmoked

the 335i has 300 hp, the 335is has 320

E46CT

Car and Driver:

0-60 MPH
BMW 328i 5.2
Lexus IS350 F-Sport 5.6

1/4 Mile
BMW 328i 13.9
Lexus IS350 F-Sport 14.0

50-70 MPH
BMW 328i 3.9
Lexus IS350 F-Sport 3.9

Braking 60-0
BMW 328i 163 ft.
Lexus IS350 F-Sport 177 ft.

Roadholding
BMW 328i .93g
Lexus IS350 F-Sport .85g

Fuel Economy AVG
BMW 328i 21mpg
Lexus IS350 F-Sport 18mpg

EZZ

The IS350 is closer to 335 track times though and it's a testimony to its handling even with less power. Roadholding is more an indication of the shoes you wear and the Turanzas are pretty bad.

I test drove the 328/335 pretty seriously before going the IS350. I thought the IS was a better handling car and drive "smaller" than the 3 series.

The OP really needs to test drive both back to back to understand the differences.

E46CT

The #s are what they are. OP needs to decide whats useful to him.

nathantse

I've test drove the m235i and 328i when I was shopping for a car. Ended up with the is350f cause of reliability, interior, and the design is certainly unique.

When one day, I become rich I'll get a bmw

TinoPing

I totally agree with Nathan. I test drove a BMW 440 coupe and ended up buying the IS '17 350F. About BMW, the coupe was the only way I was going to go, despite the impracticality, simply because the 4dr 3 and 4 series both looked way too boring and domesticated style wise. Also a 2013 328 in 2017 will be start of the wallet drain in terms of reliability and maintenance. If youre buying a new BMW to better the 350F, you'll need to get the 6cylinder turbo which will run you an extra $10K for comparable options. Also get your wallet ready down the line. Germans run very high compression on their new turbos.

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