BMW M3 vs Lexus RC F
Overview | |
MSRP$74,300 | MSRP$64,750 |
Average price$50,425 | Average price |
Listings970 | Listings95 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryWe love the 2023 BMW M3 with the same fervor as the Jeep Wrangler and the Mazda MX-5 Miata. But unlike those two fun but singularly purposed vehicles, the 2023 M3 is can be many things at once, all wrapped up in a single package. A BMW M3 doesn’t come cheap, but it strikes us as well worth the money. | |
Reviews SummaryRear-wheel-drive coupes have a place in every car enthusiast's heart, but they don't have a spot in every enthusiast's garage, because children and spouses and college loans have built up a natural resistance. When a Lexus RC is on your shopping list, it's safe to say you've cleared those hurdles. The RC is nice enough, but the RC F is its own beast. It's the alternative to a Mercedes-AMG C63, BMW M4, Audi RS 5, or Jaguar F-TYPE R. Why snag a Lexus sports car? A naturally aspirated V8 with more than 460 horsepower, snug bucket seats, a carbon-fiber roof, and brake calipers so orange they could squeeze out juice are just some of the reasons. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.0L 473 hp I6 | Engine5.0L 467 hp V8 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower473 hp @ 6250 rpm | Horsepower467 hp @ 7100 rpm |
MPG City16 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway25 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 473 hp I6 | Engine Name5.0L 467 hp V8 |
Torque406 lb-ft @ 2650 rpm | Torque389 lb-ft @ 5600 rpm |
Horsepower473 hp @ 6250 rpm | Horsepower467 hp @ 7100 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City16 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway25 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.0 cu ft | Cargo Space10.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight3840 lbs | Curb Weight3958 lbs |
Height56.4 in | Height54.7 in |
Length189.1 in | Length185.2 in |
Width81.4 in | Width81.5 in |
Wheelbase112.5 in | Wheelbase107.5 in |
Maximum Payload860 lbs | Maximum Payload700 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $74,300 | $64,750 |
Average price | $50,425 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 5.0 |
Expert reviews | 8.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | We love the 2023 BMW M3 with the same fervor as the Jeep Wrangler and the Mazda MX-5 Miata. But unlike those two fun but singularly purposed vehicles, the 2023 M3 is can be many things at once, all wrapped up in a single package. A BMW M3 doesn’t come cheap, but it strikes us as well worth the money. | Rear-wheel-drive coupes have a place in every car enthusiast's heart, but they don't have a spot in every enthusiast's garage, because children and spouses and college loans have built up a natural resistance. When a Lexus RC is on your shopping list, it's safe to say you've cleared those hurdles. The RC is nice enough, but the RC F is its own beast. It's the alternative to a Mercedes-AMG C63, BMW M4, Audi RS 5, or Jaguar F-TYPE R. Why snag a Lexus sports car? A naturally aspirated V8 with more than 460 horsepower, snug bucket seats, a carbon-fiber roof, and brake calipers so orange they could squeeze out juice are just some of the reasons. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 473 hp I6 | 5.0L 467 hp V8 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Horsepower | 473 hp @ 6250 rpm | 467 hp @ 7100 rpm |
MPG City | 16 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 25 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 473 hp I6 | 5.0L 467 hp V8 |
Torque | 406 lb-ft @ 2650 rpm | 389 lb-ft @ 5600 rpm |
Horsepower | 473 hp @ 6250 rpm | 467 hp @ 7100 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 16 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 25 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.0 cu ft | 10.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3840 lbs | 3958 lbs |
Height | 56.4 in | 54.7 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 185.2 in |
Width | 81.4 in | 81.5 in |
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 107.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 860 lbs | 700 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
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