Lexus RC F (2014 – 2025) vs BMW M3 Sedan (2014 – 2018): specs compared
The Lexus RC F is the more powerful of the two, with up to 467 hp against 431 hp. The BMW M3 Sedan is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.1 s against 4.4 s. The Lexus RC F has the higher top speed: 274 km/h against 249 km/h. The BMW M3 Sedan uses less fuel, from 8.3 L/100 km against 12.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,520 kg against 1,840 kg.
| Specification |
Lexus
RC F
2014 – 2025
|
BMW
M3 Sedan
2014 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2025 | 2014 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 467 hp | 431 hp |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 550 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 s | 4.1 – 4.3 s |
| Top speed | 274 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.4 L/100 km | 8.3 – 8.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,704 mm | 4,681 mm |
| Width | 1,844 mm | 1,877 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,812 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,840 kg | 1,520 – 1,560 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

