BMW 440I vs Lexus RC350
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BMW 440I

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2020 price

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Lexus RC350

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2020 price

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Summary

2020 BMW 440I

2020 Lexus RC350

By Justin Hilliard

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 6, 3.0L

V6, 3.5L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

6.8L/100km (combined)

9.4L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

'Old' multimedia system is still great
Superb engine-transmission combo
Sublime ride and handling balance

Striking exterior design
Feels rather luxurious
Unrivalled value for money

Dislikes

Limited in-cabin storage options
Substandard warranty
New-generation model due soon

Infuriating multimedia system
Token second row of seats
Not very fuel efficient

2020 BMW 440I Summary

Life comes at you fast, especially in the automotive industry, where model lifecycles are becoming shorter as each new generation comes and goes.

Take the BMW 4 Series for instance. It’s been a segment stalwart since 2013, but the current model’s time in the sun is finally coming to an end a little later this year.

And that got us thinking whether or not the old saying rings true in this context. So, we put the flagship 440i coupe to test to find out if the older you get, the wiser you are.

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2020 Lexus RC350 Summary

If it wasn’t for this review appearing on your screen right now, would you have even remembered the Lexus RC was a thing?

At the time of writing, the RC is actually the fifth most popular model in its sports car segment. Yep, only the two-door versions of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and E-Class, and BMW 4 Series and Z4 sell better.

So, why is the RC seemingly invisible? But more importantly, does it deserve to be? Let’s test the RC 350 F Sport to find out.

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Deep dive comparison

2020 BMW 440I 2020 Lexus RC350

Verdict

Is now the right time to buy a 4 Series coupe? With the next-generation model a matter of months away, probably not.

That said, those buyers who decide to park a new ‘old’ 4 Series coupe in their driveway will be very pleased with their purchase.

At the end of the day, the current-generation model is still a cracking sports-luxury coupe, and more so when in 440i form. It’s just that good.

Verdict

If you’re a buyer that thinks with their head, the RC 350 F Sport is the obvious choice when compared to its direct rivals.

After all, it looks great (at least to these eyes), feels luxurious in more ways than one, and is unrivalled when considering value-for-money.

But, if you think with your heart instead, it’s clear it is isn’t on the same level dynamically and therefore doesn’t feel as sporty to drive as its name suggests.

So, don’t let its sports car classification fool you, the RC 350 F Sport is more of a grand tourer, or a comfortable cruiser, to be precise, and an underrated one at that.

BMW 440I vs Lexus RC350 What's the difference?

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BMW 440I vs Lexus RC350
What's the difference?