Car comparison

BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0vsLexus LC 500 V8

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

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BMW M4 (F82)

CS 3.0

460 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2017-2018
VS

Lexus LC

500 V8

477 hp4969 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2017-2019

Comparison overview

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BMW M4 (F82) 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
    1,580 kg
    3,483 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    291 hp/t
    217 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0LexusLC500 V8
Power
460hp343kW
477hp356kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,935kg4,266lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,385kg5,258lb
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
59.1s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
73.3s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
12.4s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
291hp/t217kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
247hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
380Nm/t254lb-ft/ton
Calculated
279Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
4,969cc303cu in
Length
4,672mm184in
4,760mm187in
Width
1,870mm74in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,392mm55in
1,345mm53in
Wheelbase
2,812mm111in
2,870mm113in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,635mm64in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
133mm5in
Trunk volume
445L
150L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
60L
82L
CO2 emissions
197g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0Lexus LC 500 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LC 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.06,250 rpm4,000-5,380 rpm6,500 rpm
LexusLC500 V87,100 rpm4,800 rpm7,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0LexusLC500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.4 s
15.5 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
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
196 km/h
122 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
460 hp
343 kW
LexusLC500 V8
477 hp
356 kW

Lexus LC 500 V8 has 17 hp more than BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0 and Lexus LC 500 V8: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
LexusLC500 V8
540 Nm
398 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
LexusLC500 V8
1,935 kg
4,266 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
LexusLC500 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
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.03.9 s
LexusLC500 V84.7 s

Although Lexus LC 500 V8 has more power, BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0 and Lexus LC 500 V8: 0.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
LexusLC500 V8
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
460 hp
343 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
LexusLC500 V8
477 hp
356 kW
4.7 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
BMWM4 (F82)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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,672 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
LexusLC500 V8
Power
477 hp
356 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
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,760 mm
187.4 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0LexusLC500 V8
Power
460 hp
343 kW
477 hp
356 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,672 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,760 mm
187.4 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
-
CO2 score
197 g/km
-
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 355 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 295 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Lexus LC 500 V8

  • Has 17 hp more

Pros

  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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