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BMW 850Ci vs Lexus SC400

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

Vehicles

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1997 BMW 850Ci

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2000 Lexus SC400

Overview

SpecBMW 850Ci850CiLexus SC400400
Selected trim850Ci400
Body styleCoupeCoupe
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission5-speed automatic5-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year19972000

Pricing & market

SpecBMW 850Ci850CiLexus SC400400
MSRP$0$0
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecBMW 850Ci850CiLexus SC400400
Combined MPG15 MPG19 MPG (best)
City MPG12 MPG16 MPG (best)
Highway MPG19 MPG23 MPG (best)
Fuel tank23.8 gal (best)20.6 gal

Performance

SpecBMW 850Ci850CiLexus SC400400
Horsepower322 hp (best)290 hp
Torque361 lb-ft (best)300 lb-ft
Engine size5.4 L (best)4 L
CylindersV12V8

Size & capability

SpecBMW 850Ci850CiLexus SC400400
Doors22
Cargo volume9.5 cu ft (best)9.3 cu ft
Curb weight4,288 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 850Ci850CiLexus 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 850CiLexus SC400
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850Ci

$0 MSRP(Currently comparing)

400

$0 MSRP(Currently comparing)

BMW 850Ci vs Lexus SC400 FAQ

Which is better: 1997 BMW 850Ci or 2000 Lexus SC400?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 1997 BMW 850Ci vs 2000 Lexus SC400 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 1997 BMW 850Ci or 2000 Lexus SC400?
Based on starting MSRP, the 1997 BMW 850Ci starts lower at $0.
Which has better combinedMpg: 1997 BMW 850Ci or 2000 Lexus SC400?
The 2000 Lexus SC400 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (19).
Which has better horsepower: 1997 BMW 850Ci or 2000 Lexus SC400?
The 1997 BMW 850Ci leads on horsepower in this comparison (322).