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BMW 840Ci vs Lexus SC400

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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1997 BMW 840Ci

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2000 Lexus SC400

Overview

SpecBMW 840Ci840CiLexus SC400400
Selected trim840Ci400
Body styleCoupeCoupe
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission5-speed automatic5-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year19972000

Pricing & market

SpecBMW 840Ci840CiLexus SC400400
MSRP$0$0
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecBMW 840Ci840CiLexus SC400400
Combined MPG15 MPG19 MPG (best)
City MPG14 MPG16 MPG (best)
Highway MPG19 MPG23 MPG (best)
Fuel tank23.8 gal (best)20.6 gal

Performance

SpecBMW 840Ci840CiLexus SC400400
Horsepower282 hp290 hp (best)
Torque310 lb-ft (best)300 lb-ft
Engine size4.4 L (best)4 L
CylindersV8V8

Size & capability

SpecBMW 840Ci840CiLexus SC400400
Doors22
Cargo volume9.5 cu ft (best)9.3 cu ft
Curb weight4,167 lbs3,655 lbs (best)
Wheelbase105.7 in105.9 in (best)
Length188.2 in192.9 in (best)
Width73 in (best)70.9 in
Height52.8 in53.2 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecBMW 840Ci840CiLexus SC400400
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimBMW 840CiLexus SC400
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840Ci

$0 MSRP(Currently comparing)

400

$0 MSRP(Currently comparing)

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