2016 Lexus RC RC 300 // 2016 BMW 4 Series 2dr Cpe 428i xDrive AWD comparison

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	The Car Guide rating 84% Lexus RC zone Lexus dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims	The Car Guide rating 78% BMW 4 Series zone BMW dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims	The Car Guide rating 81% Mercedes-Benz C-Class zone Mercedes-Benz dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims
MSRP	CA$48,350	CA$49,450	CA$43,800
Fees	CA$2,045	CA$1,035	CA$2,075
Gas guzzler tax	CA$0	CA$0	CA$0
Monthly payments	CA$910/month	CA$930/month	CA$824/month
Awards	Best coupe between $50,000 and $100,000 of 2016	-	-
Powertrain
Engine	3.5 l V6	-	2.0 l I-4
Power	255 hp @ 6,400 rpm (190 kW)	-	241 hp @ 5,550 rpm (180 kW)
Torque	236 lb·ft @ 2,000 – 4,800 rpm (320 N·m)	-	273 lb·ft @ 1,300 rpm (370 N·m)
Induction	Atmospheric	-	Turbocharged
Fuel	Premium	-	Premium
Transmission	6-speed automatic	8-speed automatic	7-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type	N/A	Coupe	Sedan
Category	N/A	N/A	N/A
Assembly	N/A	N/A	N/A
Generation	N/A	N/A	N/A
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City	12.6 L/100km	N/A	10.1 L/100km
Highway	9.2 L/100km	N/A	7.8 L/100km
Combined	11.1 L/100km	N/A	9.1 L/100km
Autonomy	594 km	-	725 km
CO₂ emissions	258 g/km	209 g/km	212 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof	standard	standard	optional
Heated front seats	standard	standard	standard
Heated steering wheel	standard	optional	optional
Ventilated front seats	optional	N/A	N/A
Head-up display	N/A	optional	optional
Smart key	standard	optional	optional
Blindspot detection	optional	optional	optional
Lane departure warning	N/A	optional	optional
Adaptive cruise control	N/A	optional	optional
GPS	N/A	optional	optional
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input	standard	standard	standard
CD player	standard	standard	standard
Apple CarPlay compatible	not available	not available	not available
Android Auto compatible	not available	not available	not available
Sirius XM	standard	optional	optional
Bluetooth audio	standard	standard	standard
Premium audio system	N/A	optional	optional
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering	N/A	N/A	N/A
Turning diameter	11 m	12 m	11 m
Front suspension	independent, short/long arm	independent, Macpherson strut	independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension	independent, multi-link	independent, multi-link	independent, multi-link
Front brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Front tires	P235/45VR18	P225/45VR18	P225/50HR17
Rear tires	P235/45VR18	P225/45VR18	P225/50HR17
Safety
Seat belts	4	4	5
Dimensions / Weight
Length	4,694 mm (185″)	4,638 mm (183″)	4,686 mm (184″)
Width	1,839 mm (72″)	1,826 mm (72″)	1,811 mm (71″)
Height	1,400 mm (55″)	1,392 mm (55″)	1,443 mm (57″)
Wheelbase	2,731 mm (108″)	2,809 mm (111″)	2,840 mm (112″)
Front track	1,580 mm (62″)	1,544 mm (61″)	1,565 mm (62″)
Rear track	1,600 mm (63″)	1,590 mm (63″)	1,542 mm (61″)
Weight	1,765 kg (3,891 lb)	1,658 kg (3,655 lb)	1,625 kg (3,583 lb)
Capacities
Passengers	4	4	5
Trunk	295 l	445 l	481 l
Fuel tank	66 l (15 gal)	60 l (13 gal)	66 l (15 gal)
Towing capacity	N/A	N/A	N/A
Performance
0-100 km/h	N/A	N/A	N/A
80-120 km/h	N/A	N/A	N/A
Top speed	N/A	N/A	N/A
Braking distance	N/A	N/A	N/A
Warranty
Base warranty	N/A	N/A	4 years/80,000 km
Powertrain warranty	N/A	N/A	4 years/80,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy	7/10	6/10	7/10
Reliability	8/10	7/10	7/10
Safety	8/10	7/10	9/10
Infotainment	7/10	7/10	7/10
Driving	8/10	8/10	8/10
Overall	9/10	8/10	8/10
Average	84%	78%	81%

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