Lexus RC 2014 vs BMW 4 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 317 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 378 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 5.1 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RC engine produces 11 HP more power than BMW 4 series, but torque is 22 NM less than BMW 4 series. Despite the higher power, Lexus RC reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 7.2 | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RC consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RC could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2013 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.36 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus RC is 6 cm longer than the BMW 4 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Lexus RC is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 423 litres | 445 litres | |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus RC has 22 litres less trunk space than the BMW 4 series. This could mean that the Lexus RC uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RC is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 4 series, which means Lexus RC can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 17 200 | |
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