Car comparison

BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0vsLexus RC F 5.0

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 RC

F 5.0

477 hp4969 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2014-2018

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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    197 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • 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 3.0LexusRCF 5.0
Power
460hp343kW
477hp356kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,250kg4,960lb
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
58.7s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
65.0s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
12.4s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
291hp/t217kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
380Nm/t254lb-ft/ton
Calculated
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
611km380mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
4,969cc303cu in
Length
4,672mm184in
4,705mm185in
Width
1,870mm74in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,392mm55in
1,390mm55in
Wheelbase
2,812mm111in
2,730mm107in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,560mm61in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
-
Trunk volume
445L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
60L
66L
CO2 emissions
197g/km
251g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0Lexus RC F 5.0PowerTorque
  • BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Lexus RC F 5.0: 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
LexusRCF 5.06,400-7,100 rpm4,800-5,600 rpm7,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0LexusRCF 5.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.4 s
14.4 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
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
196 km/h
122 mph
187 km/h
116 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
LexusRCF 5.0
477 hp
356 kW

Lexus RC F 5.0 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 RC F 5.0: 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
LexusRCF 5.0
530 Nm
391 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
LexusRCF 5.0
1,860 kg
4,101 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
LexusRCF 5.0
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
LexusRCF 5.04.5 s

Although Lexus RC F 5.0 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 RC F 5.0: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
LexusRCF 5.0
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0 and Lexus RC F 5.0: 2.4 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
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
LexusRCF 5.0
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
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
714 km
444 mi
LexusRCF 5.0
611 km
380 mi

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
LexusRCF 5.0
477 hp
356 kW
4.5 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
LexusRCF 5.0
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,705 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 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
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
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
LexusRCF 5.0
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

BMW M4 (F82) 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
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
3.9 s
LexusRCF 5.0
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
4.5 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
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
LexusRCF 5.0
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0LexusRCF 5.0
Power
460 hp
343 kW
477 hp
356 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.5 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
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
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-
Length
4,705 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
611 km
380 mi
CO2 score
197 g/km
251 g/km
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
291 hp/t
217 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 M4 (F82) CS 3.0Lexus RC F 5.0
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 280 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 103 km (64 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 54 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

Lexus RC F 5.0

  • Has 17 hp more

Pros

  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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