Lexus SC 2001 vs BMW Z4 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 419 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Lexus SC is more dynamic to drive. Lexus SC engine produces 94 HP more power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 174 NM more than BMW Z4. Thanks to more power Lexus SC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 8.9 | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus SC consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus SC could require 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus LS | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW Z4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.30 m | |
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Lexus SC is larger. Lexus SC is 43 cm longer than the BMW Z4, 4 cm wider, while the height of Lexus SC is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 135 litres | 240 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
450 litres | 260 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Lexus SC has 105 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z4. This could mean that the Lexus SC uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus SC (by 190 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.8 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 1`560 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 8400 | |
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