The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. Lexus RC 300h Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 85,000
€ 48,200
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,200
ⓘ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 300h.
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC 300h
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 300h
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1735 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2170 kg
Weight Difference:
350 kg
20.17 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC 300h
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC 300h
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3246 CC
Engine Capacity
2494 CC
355 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Power
220 bhp
at 0 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 bhp
220 bhp
Lexus RC 300h
370 NM
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW M3 CSL
370 NM
NM
Lexus RC 300h
Performance
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC 300h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Lexus RC 300h
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3.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.89 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CSL
3.9 kg/bhp
7.89 kg/bhp
Lexus RC 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC 300h
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
58 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
24 mpg
58 mpg
Lexus RC 300h
16 mpg
city
58 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
329 mi
Range
837 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
837 mi
Lexus RC 300h
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).
92.9 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
Lexus RC 300h
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
287 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC 300h
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
415 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
410 L
Boot Capacity
423 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
