BMW M340i vs Lexus ES Comparison

The prices are competitive enough and BMW will like to believe that the lack of a credible rival at this stage will help it capture the compact premium sedan market. The premium car buyer in India will like that it retains its traditional strengths and yet gives a bit more by way of luxury and comfort, giving it a more all-rounder appeal than before. Expect to see a few of these on the roads - could have been more - had the automobile market not been badly hammered down as it were.

The ES 300h is the only car in that segment that comes with a petrol-hybrid powertrain. The way it drives is smooth, and there's no doubting its stylish looks, because everyone on the road will stop and take another look at it. The level of comfort offered on the car is absolutely mind boggling. However, there's a lot to achieve for yet for Lexus in India like improving its service network, something that its rivals has and that's probably the only Achilles heel it has.