2020 BMW 4-Series vs 2020 Lexus RC vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2020 BMW 4-Series

#15 in Coupes

2020 Lexus RC

#16 in Compact Cars

2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class

#3 in Coupes

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430i Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4 Series 430i Convertible	23	34	$49,885	$53,100
4 Series 430i Coupe	23	34	$42,305	$44,950
4 Series 430i Gran Coupe	23	34	$42,120	$44,750
4 Series 430i xDrive Convertible	22	32	$51,745	$55,100
4 Series 430i xDrive Coupe	21	31	$44,165	$46,950
4 Series 430i xDrive Gran Coupe	21	31	$43,980	$46,750
4 Series 440i Convertible	22	29	$56,440	$60,150
4 Series 440i Coupe	22	30	$48,255	$51,350
4 Series 440i Gran Coupe	22	30	$48,070	$51,150
4 Series 440i xDrive Convertible	20	28	$58,300	$62,150
4 Series 440i xDrive Coupe	22	30	$50,115	$53,350
4 Series 440i xDrive Gran Coupe	22	30	$49,930	$53,150
M4 CS Coupe	17	23	$96,385	$103,100
M4 Convertible	17	25	$72,715	$77,650
M4 Coupe	18	25	$64,810	$69,150

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RC 300 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RC RC 300 AWD	18	24	$40,907	$43,985
RC RC 300 F SPORT AWD	18	24	$45,142	$48,540
RC RC 300 F SPORT RWD	21	30	$43,120	$46,365
RC RC 300 RWD	21	30	$38,405	$41,295
RC RC 350 AWD	19	26	$43,144	$46,390
RC RC 350 F SPORT AWD	19	26	$47,341	$50,905
RC RC 350 F SPORT RWD	20	28	$45,845	$49,295
RC RC 350 RWD	20	28	$41,130	$44,225
RC F RC F RWD	16	24	$60,357	$64,900
RC F RC F Track RWD	16	24	$90,024	$96,800

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AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible	18	25	$60,865	$64,750
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe	19	27	$54,990	$58,500
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan	19	27	$52,593	$55,950
C-Class AMG C 63 Convertible	17	24	$72,662	$77,300
C-Class AMG C 63 Coupe	17	26	$65,706	$69,900
C-Class AMG C 63 S Convertible	17	24	$79,806	$84,900
C-Class AMG C 63 S Coupe	17	26	$72,850	$77,500
C-Class AMG C 63 S Sedan	18	27	$71,158	$75,700
C-Class AMG C 63 Sedan	18	27	$64,014	$68,100
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Convertible	21	29	$52,593	$55,950
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Coupe	21	30	$45,073	$47,950
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan	23	33	$40,796	$43,400
C-Class C 300 Convertible	21	29	$50,713	$53,950
C-Class C 300 Coupe	22	31	$43,193	$45,950
C-Class C 300 Sedan	24	35	$38,916	$41,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$49,885

$40,907

$60,865

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$53,100

$43,985

$64,750

Monthly Payment Estimate

$885 / month

$733 / month

$1079 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.4

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6.0

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 BMW 4-Series gets the vintage formula correct with good power in a compact shape.

The 2020 Lexus RC is a stylish, sporty coupe that makes a worthwhile rival to German stalwarts.

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is as gorgeous inside as it is outside, and it has moves to match.

TCC Likes

Beautiful lines
Great performance
Good options

Attractive looks inside…
...and outside
Ferocious RC F

Have it your way body styles
All of which are gorgeous
Strong powertrain lineup

TCC Dislikes

Everything costs extra
Looks dated compared to competitors
Small rear seat

No manual trans
Turbo-4 underwhelms
Mediocore mpg

Manual would be nice
Hefty pricetag
Rear-seat and cargo space just so-so

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

24 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

45.4

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

34.8

35.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.8

50.8

51.7

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

38.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

54.7

54.8

Second Leg Room (in)

33.1

27.3

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Second Hip Room (in)

44.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

61.3

Wheelbase (in)

110.6

107.5

111.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.9

72.4

71.3

Track Width, Front (in)

60.8

62.2

63.1

Length, Overall (in)

182.7

184.8

Height, Overall (in)

55.1

55.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

3.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

7.8

10.4

8.8

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

12.2

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.2

14.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

17.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

34.8

39.7

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45VR18

P235/45VR18

P245/40HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

258

R02

Front Tire Size

P225/45VR18

P235/45VR18

P225/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

258

R02

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4037

3891

Wheels

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

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

900

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

100

180

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1450

236 @ 2000

384 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.5 L/211

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 5200

260 @ 6600

385 @ 6100

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded V-6

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.81

3.77

3.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.40

2.25

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.86

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

0.71

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.17

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.04

3.24

Trans Order Code

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.00

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.72

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.58

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

3.52

5.35

Summary

Body Style

Convertible

Coupe

4MATIC Cabriolet

Vehicle Name

BMW 4 Series

Lexus RC

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Strut

Emissions

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

6.6

8.5

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2020 C-Class is in showrooms
Discounts: Up to $4,500 off (sedan)
Lease: $449/mo. (sedan)
Finance: 0% APR for 36 mo.

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