The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RC 300h Automatic (16 - 18) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 48,200
€ 85,000
€ 48,200
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 300h is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW M3 CSL.
Lexus RC 300h
BMW M3 CSL
54.9
72.4
81.5
53.7
70.1
78
72.4 in
Width
70.1 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.9 in
Height
53.7 in
107.5
184.8
107.4
176.9
184.8 in
Length
176.9 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RC 300h
BMW M3 CSL
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
772 lb
20.18 %
General
Lexus RC 300h
BMW M3 CSL
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 manual transmission
Engine
Lexus RC 300h
BMW M3 CSL
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
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Lexus RC 300h
220 hp
355 hp
BMW M3 CSL
No data
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Lexus RC 300h
lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CSL
Performance
Lexus RC 300h
BMW M3 CSL
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RC 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
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17.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
Lexus RC 300h
17.39 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RC 300h
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Lexus RC 300h
48 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
48 mpg
city
13 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
837 mi
Range
329 mi
Lexus RC 300h
837 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 CSL
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).
225.5 kWh
Lexus RC 300h
92.9 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RC 300h
BMW M3 CSL
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
