While the BMW 3 Series 2024 has a starting price of AED 252,000 and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2024 of AED 317,900, the Lexus IS 2024 300 Premier stands at AED 185,000 including VAT. One of 16 available trim levels, the 300-PREMIER is available with Acceleration Skid Control, Active Bonnet, Active Understeer Control (AUC), Adaptive Brake Lights, Center Arm Rest, Center Console Box, Central Locking, Cupholders, Adaptive Headlights, Alloy Pedals, Aluminum Wheels, Auto Headlamps, Active Steering, Ashtray, Audio Controls on Steering Wheel and Automatic AC.
This Japanese Sedan comes with a 2.0-litre 4 Petrol engine that generates 241 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque.On the other hand, the BMW 3 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes with a 2.0-litre and a 2.0-litre engine respectively.
For the United Arab Emirates, the average price of the IS including all versions is AED 207,000. Factoring in annual depreciation of 15, we expect the 300-premier to cost AED 153,000 on the used car market by next year.
With a 66-litre fuel tank and an average of 7-l for every 100 kilometers, filling the 300-premier up is likely to set you back AED 199.98, taking into account the current fuel price of AED 3.03 per liter for unleaded gasoline 95. With an average commute of 25,000 kilometers per year, you will be doing 9 fill-ups, costing you a total of AED 1,800.