The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RC 200t Automatic (16 - 18) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 45,800
€ 85,000
€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus RC 200t is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 20.3 cm longer, 6 cm wider and 3 cm taller than the BMW M3 CSL.
Lexus RC 200t
BMW M3 CSL
1395
1840
2069
1365
1780
1980
1840 mm
Width
1780 mm
2069 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1980 mm
1395 mm
Height
1365 mm
2730
4695
2729
4492
4695 mm
Length
4492 mm
2730 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RC 200t
BMW M3 CSL
1725 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
2170 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
340 kg
19.71 %
General
Lexus RC 200t
BMW M3 CSL
XC1
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus RC 200t
BMW M3 CSL
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
3246 CC
242 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Lexus RC 200t
242 bhp
355 bhp
BMW M3 CSL
350 NM
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 4900 rpm
Lexus RC 200t
350 NM
370 NM
BMW M3 CSL
Performance
Lexus RC 200t
BMW M3 CSL
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Lexus RC 200t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
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7.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.9 kg/bhp
Lexus RC 200t
7.13 kg/bhp
3.9 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RC 200t
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Lexus RC 200t
39 mpg
24 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
30 mpg
city
16 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
570 mi
Range
329 mi
Lexus RC 200t
570 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 CSL
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
225.5 kWh
Lexus RC 200t
136.5 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
166 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
287 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RC 200t
BMW M3 CSL
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
445 kg
Maximum Payload
415 kg
423 L
Boot Capacity
410 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
