IS250 F-Sport vs BMW 328i vs Cadillac ATS
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It's too bad the base engine of the IS 250 is anemic on power compared to the rest which is why it lost, though it wasn't a fair comparison as the ATS and 328i cost thousands more. The similarly priced IS 350 would have (has) beaten them both, as per Car and Driver's June comparo and that was against the top-of-the-line 335i.
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It's too bad the base engine of the IS 250 is anemic on power compared to the rest which is why it lost, though it wasn't a fair comparison as the ATS and 328i cost thousands more. The similarly priced IS 350 would have (has) beaten them both, as per Car and Driver's June comparo and that was against the top-of-the-line 335i. ![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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Well considering the 328i now powered by the N20, it went from 7.5s to 5.5s car (0-60)
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It's too bad the base engine of the IS 250 is anemic on power compared to the rest which is why it lost, though it wasn't a fair comparison as the ATS and 328i cost thousands more. The similarly priced IS 350 would have (has) beaten them both, as per Car and Driver's June comparo and that was against the top-of-the-line 335i. ![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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Yeah wait till the IS200t hits then it'll be a fairer comparo
Also Edmunds if they wanted to align his right they shouldn't have used the ATS 2.0T and 328i.
The ATS base engine 2.5L 4 puts out IS250 power with around 200hp AND BMW has the 320i which is slotted below the 328i making 180hp and 200lbft from a detuned 2.0T.
Also Edmunds if they wanted to align his right they shouldn't have used the ATS 2.0T and 328i.
The ATS base engine 2.5L 4 puts out IS250 power with around 200hp AND BMW has the 320i which is slotted below the 328i making 180hp and 200lbft from a detuned 2.0T.
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Yeah wait till the IS200t hits then it'll be a fairer comparo
Also Edmunds if they wanted to align his right they shouldn't have used the ATS 2.0T and 328i.
The ATS base engine 2.5L 4 puts out IS250 power with around 200hp AND BMW has the 320i which is slotted below the 328i making 180hp and 200lbft from a detuned 2.0T.
Also Edmunds if they wanted to align his right they shouldn't have used the ATS 2.0T and 328i.
The ATS base engine 2.5L 4 puts out IS250 power with around 200hp AND BMW has the 320i which is slotted below the 328i making 180hp and 200lbft from a detuned 2.0T.
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I'm also not entirely sure how confident I am in Edmunds ability to really put a car through its paces and make educated conclusions based on that. When you watch the video and listen to the "testers" talk...they don't exactly sound all that experienced.
I certainly would not put Edmunds on the same playing field as Car & Driver, Road & Track, Motortrend, etc.
I certainly would not put Edmunds on the same playing field as Car & Driver, Road & Track, Motortrend, etc.
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Wrong. According to the Edmund's review, the IS has a better chassis, better steering response and is more responsive. It was only let down by its powerplant. The 3 series is a better muscle car not a better driver's car.
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