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.
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
Ranking
13 out of / 40Ranking
18 out of / 40Most Reliable Luxury Sports Cars
Ranking
21 out of / 40iSeeCars Rankings
Luxury Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value
Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 29Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars
Ranking
15 out of / 29Summary Review
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Summary Review
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Pros and Cons
Not yet available
Pros and Cons
Not yet available
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
