Lexus RC 2018 vs BMW 4 series 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 311 HP | 374 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 4.5 seconds | |
| Lexus RC engine produces 63 HP less power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 120 NM less than BMW 4 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 7.1 | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RC consumes 3.1 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 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus RC engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Toyota Tacoma | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X4 | |
| 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 2020 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2020 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.39 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 294 litres | 440 litres | |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage space. Lexus RC has 146 litres less trunk space than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RC is 1.6 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): | no data | 2`245 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 51 600 | |
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