The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RC F Automatic (14 - 17) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 75,900
€ 85,000
€ 75,900
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 F is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 21.3 cm longer, 6.5 cm wider and 2.5 cm taller than the BMW M3 CSL.
Lexus RC F
BMW M3 CSL
1390
1845
2069
1365
1780
1980
1845 mm
Width
1780 mm
2069 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1980 mm
1390 mm
Height
1365 mm
2730
4705
2729
4492
4705 mm
Length
4492 mm
2730 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RC F
BMW M3 CSL
1840 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
2250 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
455 kg
24.73 %
General
Lexus RC F
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 F
BMW M3 CSL
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4969 CC
Engine Capacity
3246 CC
470 bhp
at 7100 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Lexus RC F
470 bhp
355 bhp
BMW M3 CSL
530 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 4900 rpm
Lexus RC F
530 NM
370 NM
BMW M3 CSL
Performance
Lexus RC F
BMW M3 CSL
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec
Lexus RC F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
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3.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.9 kg/bhp
Lexus RC F
3.91 kg/bhp
3.9 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RC F
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Lexus RC F
26 mpg
24 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
18 mpg
city
16 mpg
36 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
380 mi
Range
329 mi
Lexus RC F
380 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 CSL
Environmental Impact
204.5 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 F
204.5 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
251 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
287 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RC F
BMW M3 CSL
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
410 kg
Maximum Payload
415 kg
366 L
Boot Capacity
410 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
