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BMW 8 Series vs Lexus LC (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$6,350

Car 1

Car 2

8 SeriesLCMSRP + destination$96,050$102,400Horsepower335 hp471 hpTorque340 lb-ft398 lb-ftMPG combined24 mpg18 mpgCargo, max10.0 cu ft5.4 cu ftRear legroom29.5 in28.0 inFront legroom42.1 in42.0 inSeats54Ground clearance4.8 in5.2 in0-60 mph4.7 s4.4 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
8 Series 840i RWD vs LC LC 500 RWD
Measure8 SeriesLCWinner
MSRP + destination$96,050$102,4008 Series
Horsepower335 hp471 hpLC
Torque340 lb-ft398 lb-ftLC
MPG combined24 mpg18 mpg8 Series
Cargo, max10.0 cu ft5.4 cu ft8 Series
Cargo, seats up14.8 cu ftN/AN/A
Rear legroom29.5 in28.0 in8 Series
Front legroom42.1 in42.0 inAbout the same
Length200.3 in187.4 inNot scored
Width74.8 in75.6 inNot scored
Curb weight3,902 lb to 4,769 lb4,340 lbN/A
Seats548 Series
Ground clearance4.8 in5.2 inAbout the same
0-60 mph4.7 s tested4.4 s testedLC
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
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.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
Cost8 SeriesLC
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.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
Price8 Series6%
MPG8 Series25%
PowerLC29%
Space8 Series46%
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