Lexus SC 2001 vs BMW Z3 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 419 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Lexus SC is more dynamic to drive. Lexus SC engine produces 146 HP more power than BMW Z3, whereas torque is 239 NM more than BMW Z3. Thanks to more power Lexus SC reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 8.0 | |
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The BMW Z3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus SC consumes 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus SC could require 600 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.29 m | |
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Lexus SC is larger. Lexus SC is 50 cm longer than the BMW Z3, 13 cm wider, while the height of Lexus SC is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 135 litres | 165 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
450 litres | no data | |
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BMW Z3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus SC has 30 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z3. This could mean that the Lexus SC uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 1`435 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 7600 | |
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