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BMW 4 Series vs Lexus RC (2025)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$4,130

Car 1

Car 2

4 SeriesRCMSRP + destination$50,825$46,695Horsepower255 hp241 hpTorque295 lb-ft258 lb-ftMPG combined30 mpg25 mpgCargo, max16.6 cu ft10.4 cu ftCargo, seats up12.0 cu ft10.4 cu ftRear legroom32.5 in27.3 inFront legroom41.5 in45.4 inGround clearance5.5 in5.3 in
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
4 Series 430i Gran Coupe RWD vs RC 300 RWD
Measure4 SeriesRCWinner
MSRP + destination$50,825$46,695RC
Horsepower255 hp241 hp4 Series
Torque295 lb-ft258 lb-ft4 Series
MPG combined30 mpg25 mpg4 Series
Cargo, max16.6 cu ft10.4 cu ft4 Series
Cargo, seats up12.0 cu ft10.4 cu ft4 Series
Rear legroom32.5 in27.3 in4 Series
Front legroom41.5 in45.4 inRC
Length188.5 in185.0 inNot scored
Width72.8 in72.4 inNot scored
Curb weight3,898 lb3,737 lb to 3,957 lbN/A
Seats4 to 54N/A
Ground clearance5.5 in5.3 inAbout the same
0-60 mph5.8 s testedN/AN/A
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
$49,650
RC 300 F SPORT RWD
$50,240
$590
RC 300 RWD
$45,620
4 Series 430i Gran Coupe RWD
$49,650
$4,030

Cost to run

RC costs $2,594 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
MSRP + destination$50,825$46,695
Fuel or charging, 1 year$1,280$1,536
Fuel or charging, 6 years$7,680$9,216
Total, 6 years$58,505$55,911

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
PriceRC8%
MPG4 Series17%
Power4 Series5%
Space4 Series37%
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