Lexus RC 2018 vs BMW 8 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 311 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 4.7 seconds | |
| Lexus RC engine produces 29 HP less power than BMW 8 series, whereas torque is 120 NM less than BMW 8 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 7.7 | |
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The BMW 8 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RC consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 8 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RC could require 525 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| BMW 8 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 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: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Toyota Tacoma | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 8 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.34 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 294 litres | 420 litres | |
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BMW 8 series has more luggage space. Lexus RC has 126 litres less trunk space than the BMW 8 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RC is 1.3 metres less than that of the BMW 8 series, which means Lexus RC can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 68 800 | |
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