Classy compact cars can help you commute in style and take a joy ride on your way home. The BMW 2 Series and Lexus IS both offer sleek designs, lots of features, and comfortable rides.

Which one is right for you, though? BMW of Chattanooga put this 2021 BMW 2 Series vs LEXUS IS comparison together to help drivers in Chattanooga, Hixson, and Cleveland, TN decide.

BMW 2 Series vs Lexus IS: Specs

The 2021 BMW 2 Series gives you lots of options. It's available as a compact sedan, a sporty coupe, and a convertible. Plus, xDrive all-wheel drive is offered on all three models. No matter which style you're interested in, though, you'll be able to hit the road with lots of power under hood.

A TwinPower turbo 2.0L 4-cylinder engine comes standard in all three. It offers a fun drive with 258 lb-ft of torque. The sedan is also available with another 2.0L 4-cylinder configuration that gets up to 331 lb-ft of torque. The coupe and convertible can deliver an even more exciting drive, though. Their 3.0L V6 engine can get up to 335 horsepower and 368 lb-ft of torque.

The Lexus IS also offers all-wheel drive and a couple of sporty powertrains, but it doesn't give you any other styles to choose from. It's only available as a sedan. While its standard 2.0L 4-cylidner engine also gets up to 258 lb-ft of torque, the available 3.5L V6 tops out at 311 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque.

BMW 2 Series vs Lexus IS: Interior

Whether you're interested in the Lexus IS or one of the BMW 2 Series' trio of models, you'll find a refined interior. Features like leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and power-adjustable seats will help you kick back and relax.

While the 2 Series convertible obviously lets you stretch out as much as you want, the coupe and sedan give everyone, including tall drivers, plenty of room to get comfortable. The coupe's high ceiling gives you 40.1 inches of headroom, while the sedan comes in at 39.8 inches of headroom. The 2 Series sedan also makes sure your passengers can stretch their legs with 34.4 inches of rear legroom.

Regardless of where you're sitting, the 2021 Lexus IS can feel like a bit of tight squeeze. Its flat ceiling gives the driver just 38.2 inches of headroom, while its cramped back seat only features 32.2 inches of legroom.

BMW 2 Series vs Lexus IS: Safety Features

Both brands come with high-tech features, both inside and out. While their dashboards include user-friendly infotainment systems, the exterior includes enough sensors and cameras to help prevent accidents.

For example, the 2021 BMW 2 Series comes with an Active Driving Assistant that includes the following driver-assistive features:

  • Frontal Collision Warning
  • Active Blind Spot Detection
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Speed Limit Info

While these features can help you stay safe, the 2 Series also includes technology that can take care of you after an accident. Following a collision, impact sensors can automatically disable the fuel pump, unlock the doors, and activate the hazard lights for you.

The 2021 Lexus IS comes with some similar driver-assistive features, but it doesn't include anything that can help you stay safe after a collision.

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With more space, options, and safety features, every one of the BMW 2 Series models is a good fit for drivers in Chattanooga, Hixson, and Cleveland, TN.

Visit BMW of Chattanooga to learn more about our 2021 BMW 2 Series vs Lexus IS comparison and test drive the one that's right for you.

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