BMW Z4 vs. Lexus SC 430

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2026 BMW Z4
$56,100
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$56,100
Starting MSRP
$68,405
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
Gas V8
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
25 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
16 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
255 hp
Horsepower
288 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
2
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

295 @ 1500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
317 @ 3400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
Gas V8
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
2.0 L/122
Displacement
4.3L/262
Displacement
-
Displacement
255 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
288 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
8-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
25 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
16 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

P255/40YR18
Rear Tire Size
P245/40ZR18
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
18 X 9 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
P225/45YR18
Front Tire Size
P245/40ZR18
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
18 x 8.0 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
T145/70R17
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material

Suspension

Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front

Steering

N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Measurements

42 in
Front Leg Room
44 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
51 in
Height, Overall
53 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
64 in
Track Width, Rear
60 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
171 in
Length, Overall
179 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
64 in
Track Width, Front
61 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
10 ft³
Trunk Volume
9 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
97 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
N/A
Second Head Room
34 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
N/A
Passenger Volume
75 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
N/A
Front Hip Room
56 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
54 in
Front Shoulder Room
54 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
47 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
50 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
39 in
Front Head Room
37 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
N/A
Second Leg Room
27 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
2
Passenger Capacity
4
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,314 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,840 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Safety

-
Brake Assist
Standard
Brake Assist
-
Brake Assist
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
Pwr
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.7 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.1 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2026 BMW Z4 or the 2010 Lexus SC 430?

The 2026 BMW Z4 is more reliable than the 2010 Lexus SC 430 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 Z4 versus a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2010 SC 430.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 BMW Z4 or the 2010 Lexus SC 430?

The 2026 BMW Z4 is more fuel efficient than the 2010 Lexus SC 430 with 28 MPG combined versus 19 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2026 BMW Z4 or the 2010 Lexus SC 430?

The 2026 BMW Z4 is cheaper than the 2010 Lexus SC 430 with a $56,100 starting MSRP versus a $68,405 starting MSRP.

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