2020 BMW 8-Series vs 2021 Lexus LC

2020 BMW 8-Series

2021 Lexus LC

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840i Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
8 Series 840i Convertible	22	29	$91,080	$97,400
8 Series 840i Coupe	23	30	$82,245	$87,900
8 Series 840i Gran Coupe	22	29	$79,455	$84,900
8 Series 840i xDrive Convertible	20	27	$93,780	$100,300
8 Series 840i xDrive Coupe	21	27	$84,945	$90,800
8 Series 840i xDrive Gran Coupe	20	27	$82,155	$87,800
8 Series M850i xDrive Convertible	17	25	$113,400	$121,400
8 Series M850i xDrive Coupe	18	25	$104,565	$111,900
8 Series M850i xDrive Gran Coupe	17	25	$101,775	$108,900
M8 Competition Convertible	15	21	$145,115	$155,500
M8 Competition Coupe	15	21	$136,280	$146,000
M8 Competition Gran Coupe	15	21	$133,490	$143,000
M8 Convertible	15	21	$133,025	$142,500
M8 Coupe	15	21	$124,190	$133,000
M8 Gran Coupe	15	21	$121,400	$130,000

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LC 500 Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LC LC 500 Convertible	15	25	$93,012	$101,100
LC LC 500 Coupe	16	25	$85,607	$93,050
LC LC 500h Coupe	26	34	$89,800	$97,610

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$91,080

$93,012

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$97,400

$101,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1623 / month

$1685 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

It’s back and the 2020 BMW 8-Series is available in any style except SUV. You go, BMW.

The 2021 Lexus LC turns every driveway into a fashion runway.

TCC Likes

M8
Balanced handling
M8

Hall of fame shape
Resonant V-8
Impressive hybrid tech and mileage

TCC Dislikes

840i best off the track
Large coupe oxymoron
Starts expensive, gets stupid

Not quite a sports car
High, high curb weight
Equally high price tag

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

15 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Minicompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

36.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

56.6

Second Leg Room (in)

29.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

42.6

Second Head Room (in)

34.7

32.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

45.7

46.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

75.2

Front Hip Room (in)

54.2

Second Hip Room (in)

42.9

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.6

Length, Overall (in)

191.1

187.4

Height, Overall (in)

52.7

53.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.6

64.4

Wheelbase (in)

111.1

113

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.9

75.6

Track Width, Front (in)

64.1

64.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.4

3.4

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.1

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

15.7

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.7

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.2

35.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

258

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P275/40VR18

P275/40YR20

Rear Tire Order Code

258

Front Tire Size

P245/45VR18

P245/45YR20

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4211

4540

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 9

20 X 9.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Premium Unleaded V-8

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

368 @ 1600

398 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

5.0 L/303

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

335 @ 5000

471 @ 7100

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

3.15

Trans Order Code

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.88

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

1.00

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.19

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.25

4.92

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.93

2.94

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.17

2.35

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.32

1.46

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.79

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.71

5.17

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 8 Series

Lexus LC

Body Style

Convertible

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

7.5

9.9

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