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 8.4 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Lexus RC F.
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC F
53.7
70.1
78
54.7
72.6
81.5
70.1 in
Width
72.6 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
53.7 in
Height
54.7 in
107.4
176.9
107.5
185.2
176.9 in
Length
185.2 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC F
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
728 lb
19.25 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC F
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 F
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
458 hp
at 7100 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 hp
458 hp
Lexus RC F
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
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
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RC F
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8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.26 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
8.26 lb/hp
Lexus RC F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC F
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
20 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus RC F
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
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
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
Lexus RC F
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
