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 8 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Lexus RC 200t.
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC 200t
53.7
70.1
78
54.9
72.4
81.5
70.1 in
Width
72.4 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
53.7 in
Height
54.9 in
107.4
176.9
107.5
184.8
176.9 in
Length
184.8 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC 200t
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
750 lb
19.72 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC 200t
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC 200t
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 hp
242 hp
Lexus RC 200t
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RC 200t
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8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.71 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
15.71 lb/hp
Lexus RC 200t
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC 200t
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
20 mpg
33 mpg
Lexus RC 200t
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
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)
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC 200t
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
