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 8 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Lexus RC 300h.
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC 300h
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 300h
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
772 lb
20.18 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
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 CSL
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
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 hp
220 hp
Lexus RC 300h
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
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
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RC 300h
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8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.39 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
17.39 lb/hp
Lexus RC 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC 300h
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
20 mpg
48 mpg
Lexus RC 300h
13 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
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)
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC 300h
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
