Lexus RC 2014 vs BMW 4 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 311 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
| Lexus RC engine produces 127 HP more power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 110 NM more than BMW 4 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 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. Lexus RC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 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 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 294 litres | 445 litres | |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus RC has 151 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: | 10.6 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RC is 0.7 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`245 | 2`015 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 18 000 | |
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