Lexus RC 2014 vs BMW 4 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 311 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
| Lexus RC engine produces 53 HP more power than BMW 4 series, but torque is 180 NM less than BMW 4 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 57 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 4 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 4 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from thirteen 4x4 versions of BMW 4 series 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 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 series 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`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 17 000 | |
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