BMW M3 vs Lexus LS500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Lexus LS500
Overview
| Spec | BMW M3Sedan | Lexus LS500LS 500 Heritage Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Sedan | LS 500 Heritage Edition |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 10-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW M3Sedan | Lexus LS500LS 500 Heritage Edition |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79,300 (best) | $97,830 |
| 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 LS500LS 500 Heritage Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 16 MPG | 17 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 23 MPG | 27 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 15.6 gal | 22 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW M3Sedan | Lexus LS500LS 500 Heritage Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 473 hp (best) | 416 hp |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft | 442 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3.4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW M3Sedan | Lexus LS500LS 500 Heritage Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 16.9 cu ft (best) | — |
| Payload | 860 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,840 lbs (best) | 4,905 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 123 in (best) |
| Length | 189.1 in | 206.1 in (best) |
| Width | 74.3 in | 75 in (best) |
| Height | 56.6 in | 57.5 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW M3Sedan | Lexus LS500LS 500 Heritage Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 LS500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sedan $79,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LS 500 Heritage Edition $97,830 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Competition Sedan $83,500 MSRP | — |
| 3 | Competition xDrive Sedan $88,600 MSRP | — |