Car comparison

BMW 8 Series (G15) 840dvsLexus LC 500h V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 8 Series (G15)

840d

320 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020
VS

Lexus LC

500h V6

299 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2017-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    680 Nm
    502 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,830 kg
    4,034 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    175 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Lexus LC 500h V6

  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    148 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,292 km
    803 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW8 Series (G15)840dLexusLC500h V6
Power
320hp239kW
299hp223kW
Torque
680Nm502lb-ft
348Nm257lb-ft
Curb weight
1,830kg4,034lb
2,012kg4,436lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,465kg5,434lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
79.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,097km682mi
Calculated
1,292km803mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Length
4,843mm191in
4,770mm188in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,341mm53in
1,345mm53in
Wheelbase
2,822mm111in
2,870mm113in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,642mm65in
1,635mm64in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
420L
172L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
68L
84L
CO2 emissions
164g/km
148g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 8 Series (G15) 840dLexus LC 500h V6PowerTorque
  • BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LC 500h V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW8 Series (G15)840d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
LexusLC500h V66,600 rpm4,900 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW8 Series (G15)840dLexusLC500h V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 s
19.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
320 hp
239 kW
LexusLC500h V6
299 hp
223 kW

BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d has 21 hp more than Lexus LC 500h V6.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus LC 500h V6 and BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
LexusLC500h V6
348 Nm
257 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
LexusLC500h V6
2,012 kg
4,436 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLC500h V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (G15)840d4.9 s
LexusLC500h V65.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d and Lexus LC 500h V6: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
LexusLC500h V6
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
LexusLC500h V6
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
1,097 km
682 mi
LexusLC500h V6
1,292 km
803 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
320 hp
239 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLC500h V6
299 hp
223 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,341 mm
52.8 in
LexusLC500h V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
172 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,770 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
LexusLC500h V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
4.9 s
LexusLC500h V6
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
LexusLC500h V6
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW8 Series (G15)840dLexusLC500h V6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
299 hp
223 kW
Torque
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
348 Nm
257 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
2,012 kg
4,436 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,341 mm
52.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
172 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,770 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in
Range score
1,097 km
682 mi
1,292 km
803 mi
CO2 score
164 g/km
148 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
172 L
6.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 8 Series (G15) 840dLexus LC 500h V6
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 332 Nm more
  • Is 182 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 248 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

Lexus LC 500h V6

  • Has 196 km (121 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 16 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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