2018 BMW 4-Series vs 2018 Lexus RC

2018 BMW 4-Series

2018 Lexus RC

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Gran Coupe 430i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Gran Coupe 430i	24	34	$40,770	$43,300
Coupe 430i	24	34	$40,955	$43,500
Gran Coupe 430i xDrive	23	33	$42,630	$45,300
Coupe 430i xDrive	23	33	$42,815	$45,500
Gran Coupe 440i	21	32	$46,720	$49,700
Coupe 440i	21	32	$46,905	$49,900
Convertible 430i	24	34	$48,535	$51,650
Gran Coupe 440i xDrive	21	31	$48,580	$51,700
Coupe 440i xDrive	21	31	$48,765	$51,900
Convertible 430i xDrive	22	32	$50,395	$53,650
Convertible 440i	21	29	$55,090	$58,700
Convertible 440i xDrive	20	29	$56,950	$60,700

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RWD RC 300 F Sport

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RWD RC 300	22	32	$37,795	$40,640
RWD RC 300 F Sport	22	32	$37,795	$40,640
AWD RC 300	18	24	$40,298	$43,330
AWD RC 300 F Sport	18	24	$40,298	$43,330
RWD RC 350	20	28	$40,520	$43,570
RWD RC 350 F Sport	20	28	$40,520	$43,570
AWD RC 350	18	24	$42,534	$45,735
AWD RC 350 F Sport	18	24	$42,534	$45,735

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$40,770

$37,795

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$43,300

$40,640

Monthly Payment Estimate

$722 / month

$677 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 BMW 4-Series is an above-average coupe or convertible with sharp road manners and confident powertrains. The bad news? The 4-Series has personality like business casual.

The Lexus RC coupes step gradually from luxury liners to engaging sport coupes.

TCC Likes

Handsome shape
Compelling base engine
Responsive automatic transmission

Distinctive looks
Well-trimmed interior
Very comfortable front seats

TCC Dislikes

Staid exterior style
Baffling tech packages (and prices)
Convertible is an $8,000 option

Automatic-only
Gas mileage isn’t impressive
Sluggish turbo-4 acceleration

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.3

50.8

Front Head Room (in)

39.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

54.7

Second Leg Room (in)

33.7

27.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

45.4

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

34.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Second Hip Room (in)

44.9

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

60.8

62.2

Length, Overall (in)

182.5

184.8

Height, Overall (in)

54.6

54.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

110.6

107.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.8

72.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

45.9

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.4

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

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)

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

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/45VR18

P235/40YR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45VR18

P265/35YR19

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3610

3737

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

900

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

100

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 5200

241 @ 5800

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1450

258 @ 1650

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.17

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.04

Trans Order Code

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.58

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

3.52

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.15

3.13

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.40

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

0.71

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 4 Series

Lexus RC

Body Style

Hatchback

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

6.6

6.8

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