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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Lexus LC Convertible comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 117,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Lexus LC Convertible?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs Lexus LC Convertible: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

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  • significantly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Lexus LC Convertible

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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW 3 Series Touring is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Lexus LC Convertible costs 117,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 76,285 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus LC Convertible with 11.7 L/100km. The difference is about 9.2 L/100km.

3 Series Touring

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers moderately more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 66 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Lexus LC Convertible takes 4.6 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers noticeably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 530 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

3 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BMW 3 Series Touring offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is noticeably lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 2,110 kg. The difference is around 460 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers significantly more boot space – 500 L compared to 149 L. That’s a difference of about 351 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries visibly more – 520 kg compared to 340 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £41,100
3 Series Touring

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 91 - 97 km
BMW 3 Series Touring
Lexus LC Convertible

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BMW 3 Series Touring

The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.

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Lexus LC Convertible

The Lexus LC Convertible is a head-turning grand tourer that turns dramatic coupe styling into a luxurious open-top experience, delivering silk-smooth refinement whether you’re gliding along coastal roads or parked under city lights. It’s aimed at buyers who crave show-stopping looks and cosseting comfort over track-day aggression, marrying plush materials and effortless pace with just enough theatrical flair to make every arrival feel like an event.

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Lexus LC Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
Price
117,300 - 121,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
57 - 233 g/km
co2
275 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
82 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
149 L
Length
-
Length
4,770 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
1,350 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 520 kg
Payload
340 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
530 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Lexus
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