BMW 8 Series vs Lexus LC (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$6,350
- 8 Series: $6,350 cheaper, 6 mpg better.
- LC: 136 hp more, 0.3 s quicker to 60.
- 8 Series wins 5 of 11 measures.
| Measure | 8 Series | LC | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $96,050 | $102,400 | 8 Series |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 471 hp | LC |
| Torque | 340 lb-ft | 398 lb-ft | LC |
| MPG combined | 24 mpg | 18 mpg | 8 Series |
| Cargo, max | 10.0 cu ft | 5.4 cu ft | 8 Series |
| Cargo, seats up | 14.8 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 29.5 in | 28.0 in | 8 Series |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in | 42.0 in | About the same |
| Length | 200.3 in | 187.4 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.8 in | 75.6 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,902 lb to 4,769 lb | 4,340 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 4 | 8 Series |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in | 5.2 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 4.7 s tested | 4.4 s tested | LC |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Series 840i RWD $94,500 | LC LC 500 RWD $100,850 | $6,350 |
| LC LC 500 RWD $100,850 | 8 Series 840i xDrive Coupe $97,500 | $3,350 |
Cost to run
8 Series costs $9,550 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | 8 Series | LC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $96,050 | $102,400 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,600 | $2,133 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,600 | $12,800 |
| Total, 6 years | $105,650 | $115,200 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: 8 Series wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 8 Series | 6% |
| MPG | 8 Series | 25% |
| Power | LC | 29% |
| Space | 8 Series | 46% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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