BMW M3 vs Lexus GS F
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2020 Lexus GS F
Overview
| Spec | BMW M3Sedan | Lexus GS FF |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Sedan | F |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2020 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW M3Sedan | Lexus GS FF |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79,300 (best) | $85,010 |
| Lowest listing price | $95,762 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $95,762 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $95,762 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 1 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW M3Sedan | Lexus GS FF |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG |
| City MPG | 16 MPG | 16 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 23 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 15.6 gal | 17.4 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW M3Sedan | Lexus GS FF |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 473 hp (best) | 467 hp |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft (best) | 389 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3 L | 5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW M3Sedan | Lexus GS FF |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 16.9 cu ft (best) | 14 cu ft |
| Payload | 860 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,840 lbs (best) | 4,034 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 5.1 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in (best) | 112.2 in |
| Length | 189.1 in | 193.5 in (best) |
| Width | 74.3 in (best) | 72.6 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 56.7 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW M3Sedan | Lexus GS FF |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None 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.
| Trim | BMW M3 | Lexus GS F |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sedan $79,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | F $85,010 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Competition Sedan $83,500 MSRP | — |
| 3 | Competition xDrive Sedan $88,600 MSRP | — |