BMW 2 Series vs Lexus RC (2025)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$5,920

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

2 Series 230i RWD vs RC 300 RWD
Measure	2 Series	RC	Winner
MSRP + destination	$40,775	$46,695	2 Series
Horsepower	255 hp	241 hp	2 Series
Torque	295 lb-ft	258 lb-ft	2 Series
MPG combined	30 mpg	25 mpg	2 Series
Cargo, max	13.8 cu ft	10.4 cu ft	2 Series
Cargo, seats up	13.8 cu ft	10.4 cu ft	2 Series
Rear legroom	32.2 in	27.3 in	2 Series
Front legroom	41.8 in	45.4 in	RC
Length	179.0 in	185.0 in	Not scored
Width	72.4 in	72.4 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,446 lb	3,737 lb to 3,957 lb	N/A
Seats	4	4	About the same
Ground clearance	5.0 in	5.3 in	About the same
0-60 mph	5.5 s tested	N/A	N/A
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 230i RWD $39,600	RC 300 RWD $45,620	$6,020
RC 300 RWD $45,620	2 Series M235 xDrive Gran Coupe AWD $49,500	$3,880

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

2 Series costs $7,456 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.