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BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Lexus RC - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (530 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (45700 £ vs 82300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Coupe or Lexus RC?

BMW 4 Series Coupe

Lexus RC

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW 4 Series Coupe has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 45700 £, while the Lexus RC costs 82300 £. That’s a price difference of around 36643 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 4 Series Coupe manages with 4.80 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.80 L. The difference is about 7 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 4 Series Coupe has a a bit edge – offering 530 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 66 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Coupe is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.30 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lexus RC performs minimal better – reaching 270 km/h, while the BMW 4 Series Coupe tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 4 Series Coupe pulls noticeable stronger with 700 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, BMW 4 Series Coupe is hardly perceptible lighter – 1600 kg compared to 1715 kg. The difference is around 115 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 4 Series Coupe offers to a small extent more room – 440 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 74 L.

When it comes to payload, Lexus RC evident takes the win – 535 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW 4 Series Coupe shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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4 Series Coupe @ BMW Group Press

BMW 4 Series Coupe

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.8 - 10 L
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BMW 4 Series Coupe

The BMW 4 Series Coupe blends aggressive styling with a driver-focused cabin, making even the humdrum commute feel like a short track day. It balances sharp handling and grown-up comfort with a dash of theatrical flair, so you get sportscar charisma without the drama of constant sacrifices.

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Lexus RC

The Lexus RC cuts a dramatic figure on the road with its bold grille and sculpted coupe silhouette, blending Japanese refinement with a dash of show-off flair. Inside it favors comfort and clever detailing over racetrack theatrics, so if you want a luxurious, dependable coupe that rewards everyday driving with poise and a grin, the RC is hard to ignore.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
45700 - 92700 £
Price
82300 - 101500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10 L
Consumption L/100km
11.80 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 226 g/km
co2
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
59 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
2
Doors
3
Curb weight
1600 - 1895 kg
Curb weight
1715 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
366 L
Length
4768 - 4801 mm
Length
4710 mm
Width
1852 - 1887 mm
Width
1845 mm
Height
1383 - 1398 mm
Height
1390 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
355 - 415 kg
Payload
535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 530 HP
Power HP
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
238 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
135 - 390 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
4969 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2021 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Lexus

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What drive types are available for the BMW 4 Series Coupe?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.