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BMW 4 Series vs Lexus RC-F (2024)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$2,295

Car 1

Car 2

4 SeriesRC-FMSRP + destination$49,295$47,000Horsepower255 hp241 hpTorque295 lb-ft258 lb-ftMPG combined28 mpg25 mpgRear legroom32.5 in27.3 inFront legroom41.5 in45.4 inSeats440-60 mph5.8 s7.3 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
4 Series 430i Gran Coupe RWD vs RC-F RC RC 300 RWD
Measure4 SeriesRC-FWinner
MSRP + destination$49,295$47,000RC-F
Horsepower255 hp241 hp4 Series
Torque295 lb-ft258 lb-ft4 Series
MPG combined28 mpg25 mpg4 Series
Cargo, maxN/A10.4 cu ftN/A
Cargo, seats up12.0 cu ftN/AN/A
Rear legroom32.5 in27.3 in4 Series
Front legroom41.5 in45.4 inRC-F
Length188.5 in185.0 inNot scored
Width72.8 in72.8 inNot scored
Curb weight3,792 lb3,737 lb to 3,957 lbN/A
Seats44About the same
Ground clearanceN/A5.1 inN/A
0-60 mph5.8 s tested7.3 s tested4 Series
Basic warranty4 yr / 50,000 mi4 yr / 50,000 miAbout 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
TrimNearest in priceGap
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.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
Cost4 SeriesRC-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.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceRC-F5%
MPG4 Series11%
Power4 Series5%
SpaceN/A
TowingN/A

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked