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bmw m3 convertible vs lexus sc

2013 BMW M3 Convertible Convertible RWD
2010 Lexus SC 430 Convertible
$69,050 Starting Price (MSRP)
$68,405 Starting Price (MSRP)
Sub-Model M3 Convertible Sub-Model SC Convertible
Make BMW Make Lexus
Model M3 Model SC
Model Year 2013 BMW M3 Convertible Model Year 2010 Lexus SC Convertible
Year 2013 Year 2010
MSRP $69,050 MSRP $68,405
Engine 4.0L V8 Gas Engine 4.3L V8 Gas
Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission 6-Speed Manual Transmission 6-Speed Automatic
Horsepower 414 hp Horsepower 288 hp
Torque 295 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm Torque 317 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
City 13 MPG City 16 MPG
Highway 20 MPG Highway 23 MPG
Combined 16 MPG Combined 19 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 16.6 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 19.8 gallons
Cruising Range City 215.8 miles Cruising Range City 316.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway 332 miles Cruising Range Highway 455.4 miles
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter 38.4 ft Turning Diameter 35.4 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut Front Suspension Independent
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Rear Suspension Independent
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Optional Navigation System Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Not Available Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control Standard Climate Control Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Optional Heated Front Seat(s) Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available Heated Steering Wheel Not Available
Keyless Start Optional Keyless Start Not Available
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Multi-Zone A/C Not Available
Rear A/C Standard Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Standard Power Driver Seat Standard
Power Passenger Seat Standard Power Passenger Seat Standard
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release Standard Remote Trunk Release Standard
Seat Memory Standard Seat Memory Standard
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Optional Universal Garage Door Opener Standard
Telematics Standard Telematics Not Available
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Not Available Bucket Seats Standard
Cloth Seats Not Available Cloth Seats Not Available
Leather Seats Standard Leather Seats Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Leather Steering Wheel Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Optional Woodgrain Interior Trim Standard
Sun/Moonroof Not Available Sun/Moonroof Not Available
HD Radio Standard HD Radio Not Available
Satellite Radio Optional Satellite Radio Standard
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Not Available Premium Sound System Standard
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available
Smart Device Integration Optional Smart Device Integration Not Available
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot Not Available
Seating Capacity 4 seater Seating Capacity 4 seater
Curb Weight 4,145 lbs Curb Weight 3,840 lbs
Wheelbase 108.7 in Wheelbase 103.1 in
Front Wheel Size 18" x 8.5" Front Wheel Size 18" x 8.0"
Rear Wheel Size 18" x 9.5" Rear Wheel Size 18" x 8.0"
Front Tire P245/40ZR18 Front Tire P245/40ZR18
Rear Tire P265/40ZR18 Rear Tire P245/40ZR18
Front Width 60.6 in Front Width 61 in
Max Width 71 in Max Width 72 in
Height 54.8 in Height 53.1 in
Length 181.7 in Length 178.5 in
Front Seat Headroom 38 in Front Seat Headroom 37.2 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.3 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 53.8 in
Front Seat Leg Room 41.8 in Front Seat Leg Room 43.6 in
Rear Seat Headroom 36.5 in Rear Seat Headroom 33.9 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 49.3 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 46.6 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 31.9 in Rear Seat Leg Room 27.1 in
Trunk Volume 9 ft³ Trunk Volume 8.8 ft³
Ground Clearance N/A Ground Clearance 5.6 in
Front Seat Hip Room N/A Front Seat Hip Room 55.7 in
Rear Seat Hip Room N/A Rear Seat Hip Room 49.5 in