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BMW M4 vs. Lexus LC 500

When comparing the BMW M4 to the Lexus LC 500, the BMW M4 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, interior volume and base engine power. The Lexus LC 500 has the advantage in the area of overall quality score. The BMW M4 and Lexus LC 500 have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the BMW M4 versus the Lexus LC 500, the BMW M4 is a better car than the Lexus LC 500.

BMW M4 versus Lexus LC 500 Pricing

For a new model, the BMW M4's price is between $80,899 and $142,535, with the Lexus LC 500 priced between $102,695 and $111,260.

BMW M4 versus Lexus LC 500 Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW M4 is 7.3 out of 10 while the Lexus LC 500's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the BMW M4 being ranked 18 out of 40 Best Luxury Sports Cars and the Lexus LC 500 being ranked 9 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the BMW M4’s base engine makes 473 horsepower, and the Lexus LC 500 base engine makes 471 horsepower. Both the M4 and the LC 500 are rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 359 and 543 miles respectively. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison

The BMW M4, a sports car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and trunk space. The Lexus LC 500, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and front leg room.

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Pricing

New Asking Price:

$80,899 - $142,535

Used Asking Price:

$79,899 - $180,485

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

38.4%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$102,695 - $111,260

Used Asking Price:

-

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

36.8%

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.3 / 10

Reliability:

7.2 / 10

Retained Value:

7.4 / 10

Safety:

Not available

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

7.0 / 10

Retained Value:

9.1 / 10

Safety:

Not available

iSeeCars Rankings

Luxury Sports Cars with Best Resale Value

13 / 40
18 / 40

Most Reliable Luxury Sports Cars

21 / 40

iSeeCars Rankings

Luxury Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 29
9 / 29

Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars

15 / 29

Summary Review

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Pros and Cons

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Available Body Styles

Convertible

Available Body Styles

Coupe

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Trim Levels

Competition xDrive

Trim Levels

Base

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain

6 years / 70000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

473 hp @ 6250 rpm

Torque:

406 foot-lbs @ 2650 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.123 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

471 hp @ 7100 rpm

Torque:

398 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.109 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

16 / 23 / 19

Range (city/hwy):

250 / 359 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

5 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

8

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

16 / 25 / 19

Range (city/hwy):

347 / 543 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Seats:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.7 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

35.8 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

51 inches

Cargo Space:

12 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

87.0 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37.2 inches

Front Leg Room:

42 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

32.2 inches

Rear Leg Room:

32.5 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

48.9 inches

Cargo Space:

5.4 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

85.9 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3830 lbs

Width:

81.9 inches

Height:

54.8 inches

Length:

189.1 inches

Wheelbase:

112.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

4.7 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4340 lbs

Width:

75.6 inches

Height:

53 inches

Length:

187.4 inches

Wheelbase:

113 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.2 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 9.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted alloy

Tire Size:

275/40R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

20.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

polished aluminum

Tire Size:

245/45R20