Popular Mechanics; 335d to Lexus HS250h in 390-mile
08-05-09, 09:24 AM
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Popular Mechanics; 335d to Lexus HS250h in 390-mile
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Cost no object, we'd probably choose the BMW and its addictive diesel thrust. But if performance is less important than price or fuel efficiency—and $12,000 is a lot in this economy—the Lexus would be our pick.
Cost no object, we'd probably choose the BMW and its addictive diesel thrust. But if performance is less important than price or fuel efficiency—and $12,000 is a lot in this economy—the Lexus would be our pick.
08-05-09, 09:40 AM
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However both offer nearly identical trunk capacity—12.1 cu-ft. for the Lexus and 12.0 cu.-ft. in the BMW.
However, with only a 1 MPG difference and with the HS being as slow as it is, it only stresses the fact that Lexus should have taken the time to put a better engine in it than the dated 2.4L.
08-05-09, 09:53 AM
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At the end of the day it seems like the HS returned respectable numbers, but as I have said all along, it's not so much about what the HS 250h is but what it could have been with just a few small tweaks under the hood.
...Additionally, it looks like an SUV/CUV in size compared to that 3er.
08-05-09, 11:36 AM
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"Our fuel economy test took us from Santa Monica up through the mountains to Santa Barbara and on the 101 freeway to San Luis Obispo before returning home for a total of 390 miles. Over this route, the BMW returned 33.6 mpg and the Lexus delivered 34.7 mpg—just about 1 mpg better. If this test had been skewed more toward city driving, we expect the Lexus would have provided a more serious fuel economy advantage. "
08-05-09, 12:06 PM
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08-05-09, 12:14 PM
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He doesn't actually read what is posted so excuse him. 
Its clear if you want more tech, a cheaper price, a less sporty ride and more city MPG, get the HS.
If you want a more sporty ride, don't mind the higher MSRP and do more highway than city driving, the 335 is for you.
I am VERY VERY happy to see both offered in America. Kudos to BMW and Lexus.
Its clear if you want more tech, a cheaper price, a less sporty ride and more city MPG, get the HS.
If you want a more sporty ride, don't mind the higher MSRP and do more highway than city driving, the 335 is for you.
I am VERY VERY happy to see both offered in America. Kudos to BMW and Lexus.
08-05-09, 01:27 PM
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I believe I saw you and your GS at Tarrytown. I followed an M3 with BMW logos all over to the BMW event, after I finished with Lexus event, there was a black GS there with big rims, and I think it was you in a greenish/bluish shirt getting in there?
08-05-09, 01:31 PM
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335d's fuel economy is 23/36, HS250h's is 35/34. If the tester drove more in city, the separation would be significantly enlarged. Plus, with the higher diesel price and the $12k base price difference between the two, HS seems like a better buy to me. The $50k 335d still has no navigation system, ridiculous.
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He doesn't actually read what is posted so excuse him.
Its clear if you want more tech, a cheaper price, a less sporty ride and more city MPG, get the HS.
If you want a more sporty ride, don't mind the higher MSRP and do more highway than city driving, the 335 is for you.
I am VERY VERY happy to see both offered in America. Kudos to BMW and Lexus.
Its clear if you want more tech, a cheaper price, a less sporty ride and more city MPG, get the HS.
If you want a more sporty ride, don't mind the higher MSRP and do more highway than city driving, the 335 is for you.
I am VERY VERY happy to see both offered in America. Kudos to BMW and Lexus.
From customers' standpoint, more choice is always better. But I would like to see BMW bring over 320d rather than 335d so that BMW has at least one four cylinder model in its lineup here. It seems to me 335d are redunant with the existence of 335i.
