The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13) vs. Lexus RC 300h Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 68,000
€ 48,400
€ 68,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M3 Coupé is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Lexus RC 300h.
BMW M3 Coupé
Lexus RC 300h
56.1
71
77.8
54.9
72.4
81.5
71 in
Width
72.4 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
56.1 in
Height
54.9 in
108.7
181.7
107.5
184.8
181.7 in
Length
184.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Coupé
Lexus RC 300h
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.6 %
General
BMW M3 Coupé
Lexus RC 300h
E92
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
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
414 hp
220 hp
Lexus RC 300h
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW M3 Coupé
295 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus RC 300h
Performance
BMW M3 Coupé
Lexus RC 300h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RC 300h
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.39 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
8.81 lb/hp
17.39 lb/hp
Lexus RC 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Coupé
Lexus RC 300h
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
19 mpg
47 mpg
Lexus RC 300h
13 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
316 mi
Range
820 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
316 mi
820 mi
Lexus RC 300h
Environmental Impact
235 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
235 kWh
94.8 kWh
Lexus RC 300h
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Coupé
Lexus RC 300h
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
