Lexus RC 2014 vs BMW 6 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 317 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 378 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RC engine produces 3 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 72 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Lexus RC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 7.5 | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RC consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RC could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| BMW 6 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 126 mm (5 inches) | |
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 3 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2015 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 | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.39 m | |
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Lexus RC is smaller, but slightly higher. Lexus RC is 31 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 423 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage space. Lexus RC has 37 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RC is 1.2 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means Lexus RC can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 2`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 29 000 | |
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