BMW Z4 vs. Lexus SC 430
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Highlights
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$56,100
Starting MSRP
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$68,405
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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25 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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16 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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255 hp
Horsepower
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288 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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2
Seating Capacity
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4
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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4.3L/262
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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255 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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288 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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295 @ 1500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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317 @ 3400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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25 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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16 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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P225/45YR18
Front Tire Size
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P245/40ZR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 x 8.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 9 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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T145/70R17
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P255/40YR18
Rear Tire Size
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P245/40ZR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Suspension
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Steering
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Measurements
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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50 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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39 in
Front Head Room
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37 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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10 ft³
Trunk Volume
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9 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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51 in
Height, Overall
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53 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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171 in
Length, Overall
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179 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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27 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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34 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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97 in
Wheelbase
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103 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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44 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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64 in
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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75 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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47 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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2
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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3,314 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,840 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Safety
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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.7 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.1 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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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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