Lexus LC 500h vs BMW i8 [2015-2019]

CarWale brings you comparison of Lexus LC 500h and BMW i8 [2015-2019]. The Lexus LC 500h price is Rs. 2.16 Crore and BMW i8 [2015-2019] price is Rs. 2.62 Crore. The Lexus LC 500h is available in 3456 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and BMW i8 [2015-2019] is available in 1499 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. LC 500h provides the mileage of 14.8 kmpl and i8 [2015-2019] provides the mileage of 47.45 kmpl.

LC 500h vs i8 [2015-2019] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	LC 500h	i8 [2015-2019]
Price	Rs. 2.16 Crore	Rs. 2.62 Crore
Engine Capacity	3456 cc	1499 cc
Power	295 bhp	357 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (CVT)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Petrol

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Lexus LC 500h

Limited Edition [2021-2022]

Rs. 2.16 Crore

Last Recorded Price

BMW i8 [2015-2019]

1.5 Hybrid

Rs. 2.62 Crore

Last Recorded Price

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Lexus LC 500h

Limited Edition [2021-2022]

BMW i8 [2015-2019]

1.5 Hybrid

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	5
Engine	3456 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1499 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	3.5L 8GR-FXS V6	BMW TwinPower Turbo with VALVETRONIC
Fuel Type	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	295 bhp @ 6600 rpm	357 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	350 Nm @ 5100 rpm	570 Nm @ 3700 rpm
Electric Motor Assist	354 bhp @ 6600 rpm, 500 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Max Motor Performance	177 bhp, 300 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	14.8View Mileage Details	47.45View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	1214
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (CVT) - 10 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 6 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Twin Turbo
Battery	44 kWh, Lithium Ion, 650 Volt,Battery Placed In Boot
Electric Motor	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Integrated with Transmission
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Idle Start/Stop
Alternate Fuel	Not Applicable	Electric
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Four Wheel Steering
Front Suspension	Multi-link type, coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, stabilizer bar	Aluminium double track control arm with anti-dive, separate lower level with wishbone and tie rod
Rear Suspension	Multi-link type, coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, stabilizer bar	Aluminium five-arm geometry, directly connected
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.3	6.15
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	245 / 40 R21	215 / 45 R20
Rear Tyres	275 / 35 R21	245 / 40 R20

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
High-beam Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC		No Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED,LED	Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front	Front
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Carbon Fiber
Power Windows	Front Only	Front Only
One Touch Down	Front	All
One Touch Up	Front	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Painted
Door Pockets	Front
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	TFT Display	Digital Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Available	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Captain Seats
Ventilated Seats	Front only	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Ocher, Black, Dark Rose / Black	BMW Individual
Rear Armrest		Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat		50:50
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Analogue	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Black	Protonic Blue
	Sonic Silver	Ionic Silver
	White Nova Glass Flake	Sophisto Grey
		Crystal White

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LC 500h vs i8 [2015-2019] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Lexus LC 500h and BMW i8 [2015-2019]?

Lexus LC 500h price is Rs. 2.16 Crore and BMW i8 [2015-2019] price is Rs. 2.62 Crore. Hence Lexus LC 500h is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between LC 500h and i8 [2015-2019] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Limited Edition [2021-2022] variant, mileage of LC 500h is 14.8kmpl and for the 1.5 Hybrid variant, mileage of i8 [2015-2019] is 47.45kmpl. Thus making i8 [2015-2019] the most fuel efficient as compared to LC 500h

Q: How is the performance of LC 500h compared to i8 [2015-2019]?

For the Limited Edition [2021-2022] variant, 3456 cc Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) engine of LC 500h produces 295 bhp @ 6600 rpm of power and 350 Nm @ 5100 rpm of torque. For the 1.5 Hybrid variant, 1499 cc Petrol engine of i8 [2015-2019] produces 357 bhp @ 5800 rpm of power and 570 Nm @ 3700 rpm of torque.

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Lexus LC 500h vs BMW i8 [2015-2019]

Length (mm)	4770	4689
Width (mm)	1920	1942
Height (mm)	1345	1298
Wheelbase (mm)	2870	2800
Ground Clearance (mm)	140	117
Kerb Weight (kg)	1985	1485

Doors (Doors)	2	2
Seating Capacity (Person)	4	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	1
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	82	42

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive		Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Battery Warranty (In Years)	8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	160000
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited