2018 BMW 4-Series vs 2018 Lexus RC

2018 BMW 4-Series

2018 Lexus RC

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430i Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4 Series 430i Convertible	24	34	$48,535	$51,650
4 Series 430i Coupe	24	34	$40,955	$43,500
4 Series 430i Gran Coupe	24	34	$40,770	$43,300
4 Series 430i xDrive Convertible	22	32	$50,395	$53,650
4 Series 430i xDrive Coupe	23	33	$42,815	$45,500
4 Series 430i xDrive Gran Coupe	23	33	$42,630	$45,300
4 Series 440i Convertible	21	29	$55,090	$58,700
4 Series 440i Coupe	21	32	$46,905	$49,900
4 Series 440i Gran Coupe	21	32	$46,720	$49,700
4 Series 440i xDrive Convertible	20	29	$56,950	$60,700
4 Series 440i xDrive Coupe	21	31	$48,765	$51,900
4 Series 440i xDrive Gran Coupe	21	31	$48,580	$51,700
M4 Convertible	17	25	$72,295	$77,200
M4 Coupe	17	25	$64,390	$68,700

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RC 300 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RC RC 300 AWD	18	24	$40,298	$43,330
RC RC 300 F Sport AWD	18	24	$40,298	$43,330
RC RC 300 F Sport RWD	22	32	$37,795	$40,640
RC RC 300 RWD	22	32	$37,795	$40,640
RC RC 350 AWD	18	24	$42,534	$45,735
RC RC 350 F Sport AWD	18	24	$42,534	$45,735
RC RC 350 F Sport RWD	20	28	$40,520	$43,570
RC RC 350 RWD	20	28	$40,520	$43,570
RC F RWD	16	25	$60,126	$64,650

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$48,535

$40,298

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$51,650

$43,330

Monthly Payment Estimate

$861 / month

$722 / 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 M4 lives up to its heritage as an entertaining performance car, both on the track and your favorite twisty road.

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

TCC Likes

Impressive performance
Rides well
Balanced chassis

Distinctive looks
Well-trimmed interior
Very comfortable front seats

TCC Dislikes

…but less practical
Cramped rear seat
Heavy convertible

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

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

24 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

55.1

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

34.8

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

3891

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

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

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1450

236 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.5 L/211

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 5200

260 @ 6600

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

2.04

Trans Order Code

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All 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

3.77

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.40

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.17

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 4 Series

Lexus RC

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

6.6

8.4

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