Updated 4/15 with full comparison review.
The guys at TFLCAR pit the M235i against the Lexus IS-F in a drag race. Watch the results of M235i's 320 HP / 330 lb-ft (turbo 3.0L I6) versus the Lexus IS-F's 416 HP / 371 lb-ft (5.0L V8), at a mile above sea level.
According to manufacture quoted stats, the IS-F does 0-60mph in 4.6 seconds with its 8 speed auto and the M235i covers 0-60 in 4.8 (auto) / 5.0 (manual).