BMW 2 Series vs Lexus RC-F (2024)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$7,605

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

2 Series 228i Gran Coupe FWD vs RC-F RC RC 300 RWD
Measure	2 Series	RC-F	Winner
MSRP + destination	$39,395	$47,000	2 Series
Horsepower	228 hp	241 hp	RC-F
Torque	258 lb-ft	258 lb-ft	About the same
MPG combined	28 mpg	25 mpg	2 Series
Cargo, max	15.2 cu ft	10.4 cu ft	2 Series
Rear legroom	32.2 in	27.3 in	2 Series
Front legroom	41.4 in	45.4 in	RC-F
Length	178.5 in	185.0 in	Not scored
Width	70.9 in	72.8 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,393 lb to 3,891 lb	3,737 lb to 3,957 lb	N/A
Seats	4 to 5	4	N/A
Ground clearance	6.0 in	5.1 in	2 Series
0-60 mph	6.3 s tested	7.3 s tested	2 Series
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
2 Series 228i Gran Coupe FWD $38,400	RC-F RC RC 300 RWD $45,850	$7,450
RC-F RC RC 300 RWD $45,850	2 Series M235i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD $48,300	$2,450

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

2 Series costs $8,592 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: 2 Series wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.