BMW M4 vs Lexus RC F
Overview | |
MSRP$74,700 | MSRP$64,750 |
Average price$60,370 | Average price |
Listings1191 | Listings95 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryBMW is increasingly defined by electrification, technology, and luxury, but the BMW M4 shows Bavaria’s automaker still cares about performance. As the M version of the BMW 4 Series coupe and convertible, the M4 would have previously been designated a BMW M3. But the automaker split the two-door versions into a separate line for the 2014 model year, keeping the M3 name for the sedan. That makes the M4 a descendent of legendary models like the E30 M3 coupe. And like the E30, the modern M4 has a motorsport pedigree, as it’s currently BMW’s weapon of choice in the GT3 and GT4 sports-car classes. The current-generation M4 was introduced for the 2021 model year. The big change for the 2023 model year is the addition of the BMW M4 CSL, a hardcore limited edition that’s both more powerful and lighter than the standard M4. This is only the third BMW has broken out the CSL badge for, after the 1972 E9 3.0 CSL and 2003 E46 M3 CSL (which wasn’t sold in the United States), and like those cars, the M4 CSL will be rare. Global production is capped at 1,000 units. We spent some time in an M4 CSL on twisty roads around Palm Springs, California, to see if this once-in-a-generation model is a real improvement over the standard M4, and whether any M4 can live up to BMW M’s legendary reputation. | |
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 Capacity4 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower473 hp @ 6250 rpm | Horsepower467 hp @ 7100 rpm |
MPG City16 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway25 |
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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 Capacity4 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.5 cu ft | Cargo Space10.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight3830 lbs | Curb Weight3958 lbs |
Height54.8 in | Height54.7 in |
Length189.1 in | Length185.2 in |
Width81.9 in | Width81.5 in |
Wheelbase112.5 in | Wheelbase107.5 in |
Maximum Payload769 lbs | Maximum Payload700 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $74,700 | $64,750 |
Average price | $60,370 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 5.0 |
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | BMW is increasingly defined by electrification, technology, and luxury, but the BMW M4 shows Bavaria’s automaker still cares about performance. As the M version of the BMW 4 Series coupe and convertible, the M4 would have previously been designated a BMW M3. But the automaker split the two-door versions into a separate line for the 2014 model year, keeping the M3 name for the sedan. That makes the M4 a descendent of legendary models like the E30 M3 coupe. And like the E30, the modern M4 has a motorsport pedigree, as it’s currently BMW’s weapon of choice in the GT3 and GT4 sports-car classes. The current-generation M4 was introduced for the 2021 model year. The big change for the 2023 model year is the addition of the BMW M4 CSL, a hardcore limited edition that’s both more powerful and lighter than the standard M4. This is only the third BMW has broken out the CSL badge for, after the 1972 E9 3.0 CSL and 2003 E46 M3 CSL (which wasn’t sold in the United States), and like those cars, the M4 CSL will be rare. Global production is capped at 1,000 units. We spent some time in an M4 CSL on twisty roads around Palm Springs, California, to see if this once-in-a-generation model is a real improvement over the standard M4, and whether any M4 can live up to BMW M’s legendary reputation. | 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 | 4 | 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 | 4 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.5 cu ft | 10.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3830 lbs | 3958 lbs |
Height | 54.8 in | 54.7 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 185.2 in |
Width | 81.9 in | 81.5 in |
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 107.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 769 lbs | 700 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
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