BMW M4 (2014 – 2020) vs Lexus RC (2014 – 2018): specs compared
The Lexus RC is the more powerful of the two, with up to 477 hp against 431 hp. The BMW M4 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.0 s against 4.5 s. The Lexus RC has the higher top speed: 270 km/h against 249 km/h. The BMW M4 uses less fuel, from 8.3 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,497 kg against 1,700 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
M4
2014 – 2020
|
Lexus
RC
2014 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2020 | 2014 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD · RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 431 – 450 hp | 310 – 477 hp |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 376 – 530 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.0 – 4.3 s | 4.5 – 6.0 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 209 – 270 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.3 – 8.8 L/100 km | 10.7 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,681 mm | 4,694 – 4,704 mm |
| Width | 1,869 mm | 1,839 – 1,844 mm |
| Height | 1,382 mm | 1,341 – 1,394 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,812 mm | 2,731 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,497 – 1,540 kg | 1,700 – 1,860 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.