The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. Lexus RC F Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 85,000
€ 82,400
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,400
ⓘ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 21.3 cm shorter, 6.5 cm narrower and 2.5 cm lower than the Lexus RC F.
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC F
1365
1780
1980
1390
1845
2069
1780 mm
Width
1845 mm
1980 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2069 mm
1365 mm
Height
1390 mm
2729
4492
2730
4705
4492 mm
Length
4705 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2730 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC F
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1715 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2250 kg
Weight Difference:
330 kg
19.24 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC F
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 F
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3246 CC
Engine Capacity
4969 CC
355 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Power
458 bhp
at 7100 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 bhp
458 bhp
Lexus RC F
370 NM
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
520 NM
at 4800 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
370 NM
520 NM
Lexus RC F
Performance
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC F
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec
Lexus RC F
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3.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.74 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CSL
3.9 kg/bhp
3.74 kg/bhp
Lexus RC F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC F
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
24 mpg
25 mpg
Lexus RC F
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
34 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
329 mi
Range
363 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
363 mi
Lexus RC F
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).
214 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
214 kWh
Lexus RC F
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
287 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
268 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC F
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
415 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
410 L
Boot Capacity
366 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
