BMW 4 Series vs Lexus RC-F (2024)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$2,295
- 4 Series: 3 mpg better, 14 hp more.
- RC-F: $2,295 cheaper, 3.9 in more front legroom.
- 4 Series wins 5 of 9 measures.
| Measure | 4 Series | RC-F | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $49,295 | $47,000 | RC-F |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 241 hp | 4 Series |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 4 Series |
| MPG combined | 28 mpg | 25 mpg | 4 Series |
| Cargo, max | N/A | 10.4 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 12.0 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 32.5 in | 27.3 in | 4 Series |
| Front legroom | 41.5 in | 45.4 in | RC-F |
| Length | 188.5 in | 185.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.8 in | 72.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,792 lb | 3,737 lb to 3,957 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.1 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 5.8 s tested | 7.3 s tested | 4 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
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Series 430i Gran Coupe RWD $48,300 | RC-F RC RC 350 RWD $48,780 | $480 |
| RC-F RC RC 300 RWD $45,850 | 4 Series 430i Gran Coupe RWD $48,300 | $2,450 |
Cost to run
RC-F costs $1,308 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | 4 Series | RC-F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $49,295 | $47,000 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,371 | $1,536 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,229 | $9,216 |
| Total, 6 years | $57,524 | $56,216 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: 4 Series wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | RC-F | 5% |
| MPG | 4 Series | 11% |
| Power | 4 Series | 5% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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