Lexus IS review - http://bit.ly/GzFron<br />BMW 3 Series review - http://bit.ly/150JzHc<br />Audi A4 review - http://bit.ly/18oyPTv<br /><br />Subscribe to our YouTube channel http://bit.ly/11Ad1j1<br />Subscribe to the mag http://subscribe.autoexpress.co.uk/yt<br /><br /><br />The Lexus IS has always been in the shadow of its german counterparts - the Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series. In this video review, we decided to test whether this is still the case, in pitting a Lexus IS 300h against a BMW 320d EfficientDynamics and an Audi A4 TDI tronic.<br /><br />The Lexus gets a 2.5-litre petrol engine that manages 65.7mpg and it's the only car in this test to emit less than 100g/km. It beats the Audi A4 in terms of fuel economy, but the BMW 3 Series edges it slightly with 68.9mpg. <br /><br />In terms of performance, the three cars are quite closely matched. The BMW and the Lexus are both quick off the line due to their rear-wheel drive, and both can reach 0-60mph in 7.8 seconds. The Audi, however, took 8.4 seconds.<br /><br />The BMW really is the benchmark in the class, though, with great handling, really good steering and narrow tyres that helps the ride and really gives you a feeling of what's going on the whole time.<br /><br />So, has the Lexus IS finally emerged from the shadow of its German rivals? Well, it's a good car, and definitely better than before. But it still isn't as good as an Audi A4, which in turn, isn't as good as the BMW 3 Series.
