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 8.4 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW M3 CSL.
Lexus RC F
BMW M3 CSL
54.7
72.6
81.5
53.7
70.1
78
72.6 in
Width
70.1 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.7 in
Height
53.7 in
107.5
185.2
107.4
176.9
185.2 in
Length
176.9 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RC F
BMW M3 CSL
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
1003 lb
24.73 %
General
Lexus RC F
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus RC F
BMW M3 CSL
V8 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
8
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
470 hp
at 7100 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Lexus RC F
470 hp
355 hp
BMW M3 CSL
391 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Lexus RC F
391 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
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
207 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RC F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
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8.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
Lexus RC F
8.63 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RC F
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Lexus RC F
22 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
15 mpg
city
13 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
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
404 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RC F
BMW M3 CSL
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
904 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
