2008 BMW 335 vs. 2008 Lexus SC
To start off, both 2008 BMW 335 and 2008 Lexus SC were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Lexus SC. (288 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2008 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus SC weights approximately 26 kg more than 2008 BMW 335.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Lexus SC (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 335 | 2008 Lexus SC | |
| Make | BMW | Lexus |
| Model | 335 | SC |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
