2016 BMW 4-Series vs 2016 Lexus RC

Compare 2016 BMW 4-Series vs 2016 Lexus RC

2016 BMW 4-Series

2016 Lexus RC

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2-Door Conv 428i RWD SULEV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4 Series 2-Door Conv 428i RWD SULEV	23	34	$46,500	$50,000
4 Series 2-Door Conv 428i xDrive AWD SULEV	21	33	$48,340	$52,000
4 Series 2-Door Conv 435i RWD	20	31	$52,895	$56,950
4 Series 2-Door Conv 435i xDrive AWD	20	29	$54,735	$58,950
4 Series 2-Door Coupe 428i RWD	22	34	$39,000	$41,850
4 Series 2-Door Coupe 428i RWD SULEV	23	35	$39,000	$41,850
4 Series 2-Door Coupe 428i xDrive AWD SULEV	22	34	$40,840	$43,850
4 Series 2-Door Coupe 435i RWD	20	31	$44,800	$48,150
4 Series 2-Door Coupe 435i xDrive AWD	20	30	$46,640	$50,150
4 Series 4-Door Sedan 428i RWD Gran Coupe SULEV	23	34	$38,820	$41,650
4 Series 4-Door Sedan 428i xDrive AWD Gran Coupe SULEV	22	34	$40,660	$43,650
4 Series 4-Door Sedan 435i RWD Gran Coupe	20	31	$44,615	$47,950
4 Series 4-Door Sedan 435i xDrive AWD Gran Coupe	20	30	$46,455	$49,950
M4 2-Door Conv	17	26	$68,765	$74,200
M4 2-Door Coupe	17	26	$60,945	$65,700
M4 2-Door Coupe GTS	16	23	$123,050	$133,205

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2-Door Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RC 200t 2-Door Coupe	22	32	$37,196	$39,995
RC 300 2-Door Coupe	19	26	$39,627	$42,610
RC 350 2-Door Coupe AWD	19	26	$41,863	$45,015
RC 350 2-Door Coupe RWD	19	28	$39,787	$42,780
RC F 2-Door Coupe	16	25	$58,408	$62,805

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2016 BMW 4-Series vs. 2016 Lexus RC: Compare cars

Kirk Bell Senior Editor

If you're buying a luxury sport coupe, you're right to expect a few things: gripping performance, haute style, the latest luxury features.

With its 4-Series, BMW has long reigned in this niche, back to the days when its two-doors were dubbed 3-Series. Lexus thinks it has a strong challenger in its new RC coupes.

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$46,500

$37,196

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$50,000

$39,995

Monthly Payment Estimate

$833 / month

$667 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 BMW 4-Series Coupe and Convertible break away from the 3-Series sedans with a little more flamboyance.

The 2016 Lexus RC adds more low-end models, but it's still the racy RC F that comes closes to the Teutonic performance titans.

TCC Likes

Hunkered-down stance
Wide range of trims and appearances
Easy to get a manual gearbox

A distinctive-looking Lexus
Very plush, sporty interior
Excellent front seats

TCC Dislikes

Front-end look is over-the-top
Interior a bit conservative for a coupe
Confusing four-door 4-Series (Gran Coupe)

Punchy front end throws a curve ball on the design
No manual gearbox
Unimpressive mileage (RC 350)

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

54.7

Second Leg Room (in)

33.1

27.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

45.4

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

34.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.8

50.8

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Second Hip Room (in)

44.9

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

182.6

184.8

Height, Overall (in)

54.5

54.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

110.6

107.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.9

72.4

Track Width, Front (in)

60.8

62.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

7.8

10.4

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

12.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

34.2

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/45VR18

P235/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45VR18

P235/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3995

3737

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

900

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

100

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

255 @ 1250

258 @ 1650

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

240 @ 5000

241 @ 5800

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.72

Trans Order Code

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.69

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.60

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.15

3.13

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.86

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.82

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.23

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

4.06

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 4 Series

Lexus RC 200t

Body Style

Convertible

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.5

6.8

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