The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i8 Coupé (18 - ..) vs. Lexus LC 500 Automatic (17 - ..)
€ 138,000
€ 99,200
€ 138,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW i8 Coupé is 3.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Lexus LC 500.
BMW i8 Coupé
Lexus LC 500
50.8
76.5
87.3
53
75.6
85.4
76.5 in
Width
75.6 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
50.8 in
Height
53 in
110.2
184.6
113
187.8
184.6 in
Length
187.8 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
113 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i8 Coupé
Lexus LC 500
3549 lb
Curb Weight
4321 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5236 lb
Weight Difference:
772 lb
17.87 %
General
BMW i8 Coupé
Lexus LC 500
I12
Generation
Z10
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
10-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW i8 Coupé
Lexus LC 500
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-K15
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
8
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
369 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
470 hp
at 7100 rpm
BMW i8 Coupé
369 hp
470 hp
Lexus LC 500
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW i8 Coupé
420 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Lexus LC 500
Performance
BMW i8 Coupé
Lexus LC 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i8 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LC 500
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9.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 lb/hp
BMW i8 Coupé
9.62 lb/hp
9.19 lb/hp
Lexus LC 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i8 Coupé
Lexus LC 500
Fuel Economy
131 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW i8 Coupé
131 mpg
20 mpg
Lexus LC 500
No data
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
7.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
1036 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW i8 Coupé
1036 mi
439 mi
Lexus LC 500
Environmental Impact
34.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
219.8 kWh
BMW i8 Coupé
34.1 kWh
219.8 kWh
Lexus LC 500
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
77 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i8 Coupé
Lexus LC 500
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
650 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.6 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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