Car comparison

Lexus LC 500 V8vsBMW M2 (G87) 3.0

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

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Lexus LC

500 V8

464 hp4969 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2019-2026
VS

BMW M2 (G87)

3.0

460 hp2993 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2022-2024

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,700 kg
    3,748 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    271 hp/t
    202 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Lexus LC 500 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    464 hp
    346 kW
  • Best estimated range
    707 km
    439 mi
  • Best performance score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLC500 V8BMWM2 (G87)3.0
Power
464hp346kW
460hp343kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
2,375kg5,236lb
2,155kg4,751lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.6s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
53.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
14.3s
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
245hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
271hp/t202kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
324Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
707km439mi
Calculated
510km317mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,969cc303cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,770mm188in
4,580mm180in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,887mm74in
Height
1,345mm53in
1,403mm55in
Wheelbase
2,870mm113in
2,747mm108in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,605mm63in
Ground clearance-
123mm5in
Trunk volume
197L
390L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
82L
52L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lexus LC 500 V8BMW M2 (G87) 3.0PowerTorque
  • Lexus LC 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M2 (G87) 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusLC500 V87,100 rpm4,800 rpm7,350 rpm
BMWM2 (G87)3.06,250 rpm2,650-5,870 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusLC500 V8BMWM2 (G87)3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
14.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLC500 V8
464 hp
346 kW
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
460 hp
343 kW

Lexus LC 500 V8 has 4 hp more than BMW M2 (G87) 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M2 (G87) 3.0 and Lexus LC 500 V8: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLC500 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLC500 V8
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
1,700 kg
3,748 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLC500 V8
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
LexusLC500 V84.7 s
BMWM2 (G87)3.04.3 s

Although Lexus LC 500 V8 has more power, BMW M2 (G87) 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M2 (G87) 3.0 and Lexus LC 500 V8: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLC500 V8
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M2 (G87) 3.0 and Lexus LC 500 V8: 1.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLC500 V8
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLC500 V8
707 km
439 mi
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
510 km
317 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusLC500 V8
464 hp
346 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
460 hp
343 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
LexusLC500 V8
Power
464 hp
346 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
197 L
7.0 cu ft
Length
4,770 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 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
LexusLC500 V8
Power
464 hp
346 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0 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
LexusLC500 V8
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
4.7 s
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
4.3 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
LexusLC500 V8
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusLC500 V8BMWM2 (G87)3.0
Power
464 hp
346 kW
460 hp
343 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
197 L
7.0 cu ft
Length
4,770 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 in
Range score
707 km
439 mi
510 km
317 mi
Trunk score
197 L
7.0 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus LC 500 V8BMW M2 (G87) 3.0
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LC 500 V8

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 197 km (122 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 193 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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