Compare 2021 BMW 8-Series vs 2021 Lexus LC vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz S Class

2021 BMW 8-Series
#6 in Coupes
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2021 Lexus LC
#11 in Coupes
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2020 Mercedes-Benz S Class
#1 in Coupes
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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 $82,340 $88,000
8 Series 840i Gran Coupe 22 29 $79,550 $85,000
8 Series 840i xDrive Convertible 20 27 $93,780 $100,300
8 Series 840i xDrive Coupe 20 27 $85,035 $90,900
8 Series 840i xDrive Gran Coupe 20 27 $82,245 $87,900
8 Series M850i xDrive Convertible 17 24 $113,400 $121,400
8 Series M850i xDrive Coupe 17 25 $104,565 $111,900
8 Series M850i xDrive Gran Coupe 17 24 $101,775 $108,900
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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AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Convertible
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
S-Class AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Convertible 15 24 $172,490 $183,500
S-Class AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Coupe 17 27 $161,116 $171,400
S-Class AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Sedan 17 26 $142,504 $151,600
S-Class AMG S 65 Sedan 13 22 $221,464 $235,600
S-Class Maybach S 560 4MATIC Sedan 16 25 $162,620 $173,000
S-Class Maybach S 650 Sedan 13 21 $190,397 $202,550
S-Class S 450 4MATIC Sedan 18 28 $91,415 $97,250
S-Class S 450 Sedan 19 28 $88,595 $94,250
S-Class S 560 4MATIC Coupe 17 26 $122,341 $130,150
S-Class S 560 4MATIC Sedan 17 27 $101,003 $107,450
S-Class S 560 Convertible 17 26 $130,284 $138,600
S-Class S 560 Sedan 17 27 $98,183 $104,450
S-Class S 560e Sedan N/A N/A $103,165 $109,750
Pricing
Invoice Price
$91,080
$93,012
$172,490
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$97,400
$101,100
$183,500
Monthly Payment Estimate
$1623 / month
$1685 / month
$3058 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.0
6.8
7.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2021 BMW 8-Series is a gorgeous statement piece that strikes an enviable balance between performance and usability. The 2021 Lexus LC turns every driveway into a fashion runway. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the benchmark for large luxury sedans.
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Fuel Economy
City
22 mpg 15 mpg 15 mpg
Highway
29 mpg 25 mpg 24 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Subcompact Cars Minicompact Cars Subcompact Cars
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room (in)
38.9 36.7 37.7
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.2 56.6 57
Second Leg Room (in)
29.5 28 -
Passenger Capacity
4 4 4
Front Leg Room (in)
42.1 42.6 -
Second Head Room (in)
34.7 32.1 37.6
Second Shoulder Room (in)
45.7 46.2 49.5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
- 75.2 -
Front Hip Room (in)
- 54.2 60.6
Second Hip Room (in)
- 42.9 53.1
Exterior Dimensions
Min Ground Clearance (in)
4.6 - 4.5
Length, Overall (in)
191.1 187.4 198.9
Height, Overall (in)
52.7 53.2 56
Track Width, Rear (in)
64.6 64.4 64.7
Wheelbase (in)
111.1 113 115.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
74.9 75.6 75.3
Track Width, Front (in)
64.1 64.2 64.7
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
12.4 3.4 7
Brakes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- 14.1 14.2
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
- NA NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- 15.7 15.4
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18 21.7 24.3
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.2 35.4 -
Tires
Spare Tire Size
NA NA NA
Front Tire Order Code
258 NA STDTR
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P275/40VR18 P275/40YR20 P285/35YR20
Rear Tire Order Code
258 NA STDTR
Front Tire Size
P245/45VR18 P245/45YR20 P255/40YR20
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4211 4540 4817
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 9 20 X 9.5 20 X 9.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA NA NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8 20 X 8.5 20 X 8.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA NA NA
Engine
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 Premium Unleaded V-8 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Port/Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
368 @ 1600 398 @ 4800 664 @ 2750
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
3.0 L/183 5.0 L/303 4.0 L/243
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
335 @ 5000 471 @ 7100 603 @ 5500
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
22 15 15
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
25 18 18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
29 25 24
Transmission
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.36 3.15 3.33
Trans Order Code
2TB NA 421
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.72 1.88 1.66
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.82 1.00 0.86
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.19 1.00
First Gear Ratio (:1)
5.25 4.92 5.50
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.93 2.94 2.47
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.17 2.35 2.31
Trans Type
8 10 9
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.32 1.46 1.21
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.64 0.79 0.72
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.71 5.17 4.93
Summary
Vehicle Name
BMW 8 Series Lexus LC Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Body Style
Convertible Convertible 4MATIC+ Cabriolet
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone Multi-Link Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.1 9.9 10.0
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- - 520
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- - 150
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  • Financing: 2.99% for 72 mo.

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