Car comparison

BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0vsLexus GS IV · Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8

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

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BMW M3 (F80)

CS 3.0

460 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2018-2018
VS

Lexus GS IV · Facelift 2015

F 5.0 V8

477 hp4969 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2016-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    290 hp/t
    216 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    194 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    723 km
    449 mi
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
Power
460hp343kW
477hp356kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,865kg4,112lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
41.2s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
45.9s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
10.7s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
290hp/t216kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
379Nm/t253lb-ft/ton
Calculated
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
723km449mi
Calculated
589km366mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
4,969cc303cu in
Length
4,671mm184in
4,915mm194in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,812mm111in
2,850mm112in
Front track
1,579mm62in
-
Rear track
1,604mm63in
-
Ground clearance
119mm5in
-
Trunk volume
445L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
66L
CO2 emissions
194g/km
260g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.06,250 rpm4,000-5,380 rpm6,500 rpm
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V87,100 rpm4,800-5,600 rpm7,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.7 s
12.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
209 km/h
130 mph
199 km/h
123 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
460 hp
343 kW
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
477 hp
356 kW

Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8 has 17 hp more than BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 and Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
1,865 kg
4,112 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.03.9 s
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V84.6 s

Although Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8 has more power, BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 and Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 and Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8: 2.9 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
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
723 km
449 mi
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
589 km
366 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
460 hp
343 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
477 hp
356 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,915 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

BMW M3 (F80) CS 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
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
3.9 s
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
4.6 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
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
Power
460 hp
343 kW
477 hp
356 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,915 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
723 km
449 mi
589 km
366 mi
CO2 score
194 g/km
260 g/km
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 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
VehicleBMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 280 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 134 km (83 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 66 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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