The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. Lexus RC 200t Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 85,000
€ 45,800
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 CSL is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 20.3 cm shorter, 6 cm narrower and 3 cm lower than the Lexus RC 200t.
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC 200t
1365
1780
1980
1395
1840
2069
1780 mm
Width
1840 mm
1980 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2069 mm
1365 mm
Height
1395 mm
2729
4492
2730
4695
4492 mm
Length
4695 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2730 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC 200t
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1725 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2170 kg
Weight Difference:
340 kg
19.71 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC 200t
E46
Generation
XC1
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC 200t
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3246 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
355 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5800 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 bhp
242 bhp
Lexus RC 200t
370 NM
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1650 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
370 NM
350 NM
Lexus RC 200t
Performance
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC 200t
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Lexus RC 200t
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3.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.13 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CSL
3.9 kg/bhp
7.13 kg/bhp
Lexus RC 200t
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC 200t
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
24 mpg
39 mpg
Lexus RC 200t
16 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
329 mi
Range
570 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
570 mi
Lexus RC 200t
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
136.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Lexus RC 200t
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
287 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC 200t
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
415 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
410 L
Boot Capacity
423 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
