BMW Z4 3.0i vs Lexus SC430
| Category | Lexus SC430 | BMW Z4 3.0i |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.3 l V8 | 3.0 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 286 / 282 | 231 / 228 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 419 / 309 | 300 / 221 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1751 / 3860 | 1394 / 3073 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 163 / 161 | 166 / 163 |
Lap Times
| Track | Lexus SC430 | BMW Z4 3.0i |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:52.00 | 1:47.40 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Lexus SC430 | BMW Z4 3.0i |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.5 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.3 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.1 s | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 9.8 s | 8.5 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 11.3 s | 9.7 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 12.7 s | 11.2 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 16.2 s | 14.7 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 21.5 s | 18.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 27.4 s | 26.3 s |
| 1000 m | 27.3 s | 26.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 6.2 s | 5.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 21.5 s | 20.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 16.6 s | 14.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.5 s @ 81.4 mph | 10.3 s @ 83.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.3 s | 14.0 s @ 99.4 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 24.9 s @ 119.3 mph | 24.3 s @ 120.5 mph |
General performance
| Category | Lexus SC430 | BMW Z4 3.0i |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 252 kph (156 mph) |
| 18m slalom | 58.8 kph (36.5 mph) | 67.5 kph (41.9 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 8.6 l/100 km (27 mpg US / 33 UK) | 6.9 l/100 km (34 mpg US / 41 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 39 m (127 ft) | 34 m (110 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 166 m (544 ft) | 139 m (455 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Lexus SC430 | BMW Z4 3.0i |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 88 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 79 | 100 |
| Overall | 85 | 100 |
Verdict
Z4 3.0i is the fastest by considerable margin.
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