The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RC 300h Automatic (16 - 18) vs. BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06)
€ 48,200

€ 60,100

€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus RC 300h is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW M3 Coupé.
Lexus RC 300h
BMW M3 Coupé
54.9
72.4
81.5
54
70.1
78
72.4 in
Width
70.1 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.9 in
Height
54 in
107.5
184.8
107.5
176.9
184.8 in
Length
176.9 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RC 300h
BMW M3 Coupé
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.52 %

General
Lexus RC 300h
BMW M3 Coupé
XC1
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Lexus RC 300h
BMW M3 Coupé
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
Engine Code
S54-B32

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Lexus RC 300h
220 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Coupé
No data
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Lexus RC 300h
lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Coupé
Performance
Lexus RC 300h
BMW M3 Coupé
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RC 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Coupé
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17.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.24 lb/hp
Lexus RC 300h
17.39 lb/hp
10.24 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RC 300h
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Lexus RC 300h
48 mpg
18 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
48 mpg
city
12 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
837 mi
Range
292 mi
Lexus RC 300h
837 mi
292 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
253.8 kWh
Lexus RC 300h
92.9 kWh
253.8 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RC 300h
BMW M3 Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data