BMW M4 vs Lexus LC (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$18,850
- M4: $18,850 cheaper, 1 mpg better.
- LC: 0.5 in more clearance.
- M4 wins 5 of 11 measures.
| Measure | M4 | LC | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $83,550 | $102,400 | M4 |
| Horsepower | 473 hp | 471 hp | About the same |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft | 398 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | M4 |
| Cargo, max | 15.5 cu ft | 5.4 cu ft | M4 |
| Cargo, seats up | 12.0 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 34.7 in | 28.0 in | M4 |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in | 42.0 in | About the same |
| Length | 189.1 in | 187.4 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.3 in | 75.6 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,830 lb | 4,340 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 5.2 in | LC |
| 0-60 mph | 4.1 s estimate | 4.4 s tested | M4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| M4 Coupe RWD $82,200 | LC LC 500 RWD $100,850 | $18,650 |
| LC LC 500 RWD $100,850 | M4 Competition xDrive Convertible AWD $98,400 | $2,450 |
Cost to run
M4 costs $19,524 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | M4 | LC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $83,550 | $102,400 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,021 | $2,133 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $12,126 | $12,800 |
| Total, 6 years | $95,676 | $115,200 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: M4 wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | M4 | 18% |
| MPG | M4 | 5% |
| Power | About the same | |
| Space | M4 | 65% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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