The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé (00 - 06) vs. Lexus RC 300h Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 56,900
€ 48,400
€ 56,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Lexus RC 300h.
BMW M3 Coupé
Lexus RC 300h
54
70.1
78
54.9
72.4
81.5
70.1 in
Width
72.4 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
54 in
Height
54.9 in
107.5
176.9
107.5
184.8
176.9 in
Length
184.8 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Coupé
Lexus RC 300h
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.52 %
General
BMW M3 Coupé
Lexus RC 300h
E46
Generation
XC1
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW M3 Coupé
Lexus RC 300h
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
338 hp
220 hp
Lexus RC 300h
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW M3 Coupé
269 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus RC 300h
Performance
BMW M3 Coupé
Lexus RC 300h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RC 300h
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10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.39 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
10.24 lb/hp
17.39 lb/hp
Lexus RC 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Coupé
Lexus RC 300h
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
18 mpg
47 mpg
Lexus RC 300h
12 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
292 mi
Range
820 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
292 mi
820 mi
Lexus RC 300h
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
253.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
Lexus RC 300h
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Coupé
Lexus RC 300h
2
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
