Model Compare
Comparing the "1997 Lexus SC 300", "1997 BMW M3", "1997 Cadillac Eldorado" and "1997 Chevrolet Corvette"
Overview
MSRP
$39,000
$39,950
$37,995
$37,495
MPG (Combined)
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Engine
225-hp, 3.0-liter I-6 (premium)
240-hp, 3.2-liter I-6 (premium)
275-hp, 4.6-liter V-8 (premium)
345-hp, 5.7-liter V-8 (premium)
Transmission
4-speed automatic w/OD ,
5-speed manual w/OD
5-speed manual w/OD
4-speed automatic w/OD
4-speed automatic w/OD ,
6-speed manual w/OD
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
FWD
RWD
Seats
4
5
5
2
Consumer Rating
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Pricing
List Price
$39,495
$40,520
$38,660
$38,060
MSRP
$39,000
$39,950
$37,995
$37,495
Invoice Price
$33,875
$34,500
$34,920
$32,808
Destination Charge
$495
$570
$665
$565
Fuel Economy
Combined MPG
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
City MPG
19
20
17
17
Highway MPG
23
28
25
25
Convenience
Cruise Control
Standard
Available
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Compass
Not available
Not available
Available
Not available
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
Driver and passenger
Driver and passenger
Driver and passenger
Driver and passenger
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
Leather
Leather
Gear Shift Knob Trim
Leather
Leather
Not available
Leather
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Clock
In-dash
In-dash
In-radio display
In-radio display
12-Volt DC Power Outlet
1
1
2
1
Retained Accessory Power
Standard
Standard
Standard
Not available
Dome Light
Regular
Fade
Regular
Regular
Glovebox Light
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Map Light
Front
Front & rear
Front & rear
Front
Cargo Light
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cupholders
Front
Front
Front
Front
Programmable Garage-Door Opener
Not available
Not available
Available
Not available
Voice Recorder
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Tire Mobility Kit
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Rearview Mirror
Auto-dimming day-night
Day-night
Auto-dimming day-night
Day-night
Rear Window Defogger
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Floor Mats
Not available
Not available
Carpeted front & rear
Available: Carpeted front & rear
USB Ports
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Hands Free Auto-Opening Liftgate/Trunk
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Proximity Key
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Specifications
Length
192.5 "
174.5 "
200.2 "
179.8 "
Wheelbase
105.9 "
106.7 "
108.0 "
104.5 "
Front Track
59.8 "
56.0 "
60.9 "
62.0 "
Rear Track
59.8 "
56.6 "
60.9 "
62.1 "
Width
70.9 "
67.3 "
75.5 "
73.6 "
Turning Radius
18.1 '
19.0 '
21.0 '
19.3 '
Height
53.1 "
52.6 "
53.6 "
47.7 "
Horsepower
225 @ 6,000 rpm
240 @ 6,000 rpm
275 @ 5,600 rpm
345 @ 5,600 rpm
Torque
210 @ 4,800 rpm
236 @ 3,800 rpm
300 @ 4,000 rpm
350 @ 4,400 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal.
16.4 gal.
20.0 gal.
19.1 gal.
Bore and Stroke
3.39 / 3.39 "
3.40 / 3.53 "
3.66 / 3.31 "
3.90 / 3.62 "
Drag Coefficient
.31
.32
.33
.33
Curb Weight
3,538 lbs.
3,175 lbs.
3,765 lbs.
3,217 lbs.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Not available
4,255 lbs.
Not available
Not available
Maximum Trailer Weight
2,000 lbs.
Not available
1,000 lbs.
Not available
Passenger Volume
75 cu.ft.
82 cu.ft.
116 cu.ft.
Not available
Front Legroom
44.1 "
42.0 "
42.6 "
42.7 "
Front Headroom
38.3 "
37.8 "
37.8 "
37.9 "
Front Hip Room
55.1 "
53.2 "
57.6 "
54.2 "
Front Shoulder Room
56.0 "
55.6 "
58.2 "
55.3 "
Rear Legroom
27.2 "
28.0 "
36.1 "
Not available
Rear Headroom
36.1 "
36.6 "
38.3 "
Not available
Rear Hip Room
39.2 "
52.1 "
55.7 "
Not available
Rear Shoulder Room
52.7 "
54.9 "
57.6 "
Not available
Maximum Luggage Volume
9.3 cu.ft.
14.3 cu.ft.
15.3 cu.ft.
25.0 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
9.3 cu.ft.
14.3 cu.ft.
15.3 cu.ft.
25.0 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume Seats Folded
Not available
Not available
Not available
25.0 cu.ft.
Maximum Interior Cargo Volume
9.3 cu.ft.
14.3 cu.ft.
15.3 cu.ft.
25.0 cu.ft.
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