The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RC 300h Automatic (18 - ..) vs. BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13)
€ 48,400
€ 68,000
€ 48,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Lexus RC 300h is 3.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW M3 Coupé.
Lexus RC 300h
BMW M3 Coupé
54.9
72.4
81.5
56.1
71
77.8
72.4 in
Width
71 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
54.9 in
Height
56.1 in
107.5
184.8
108.7
181.7
184.8 in
Length
181.7 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RC 300h
BMW M3 Coupé
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.6 %
General
Lexus RC 300h
BMW M3 Coupé
XC1
Generation
E92
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 Coupé
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Lexus RC 300h
220 hp
414 hp
BMW M3 Coupé
No data
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Lexus RC 300h
lb‑ft
295 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
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RC 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
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17.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
Lexus RC 300h
17.39 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RC 300h
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Lexus RC 300h
47 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
45 mpg
city
13 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
820 mi
Range
316 mi
Lexus RC 300h
820 mi
316 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
235 kWh
Lexus RC 300h
94.8 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RC 300h
BMW M3 Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
