Compare the2026 Lexus LCVS 2025 BMW M8

For enhanced safety, the front and rear seat shoulder belts of the Lexus LC have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers. The BMW M8 doesn’t offer pretensioners for its rear seat belts.

Both the LC and the M8 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

Lexus’ powertrain warranty covers the LC 2 years and 20,000 miles longer than BMW covers the M8. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 6 years or 70,000 miles. Coverage on the M8 ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Lexus vehicles are better in initial quality than BMW vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Lexus first in initial quality, above the industry average. With 30 more problems per 100 vehicles, BMW is ranked 14th, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Lexus vehicles are more reliable than BMW vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Lexus first in reliability, above the industry average. With 49 more problems per 100 vehicles, BMW is ranked 9th.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2025 Auto Issue reports that Lexus vehicles are more reliable than BMW vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Lexus second in overall reliability. BMW is ranked 8th.

On the EPA test cycle the LC 500 Coupe gets better fuel mileage than the M8 Competition (16 city/24 hwy vs. 15 city/22 hwy).

On the EPA test cycle the LC 500 Convertible gets better fuel mileage than the M8 Competition (15 city/25 hwy vs. 15 city/22 hwy).

The LC has 1.6 gallons more fuel capacity than the M8 (21.7 vs. 20.1 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Lexus LC higher (4 out of 10) than the BMW M8 (2). This means the LC produces up to 15.6 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the M8 every 15,000 miles.

A 10-speed automatic is standard on the Lexus LC, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the M8.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the LC offers optional 21-inch wheels. The M8’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires standard on the LC can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The M8 doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the LC’s wheelbase is 1.7 inches longer than on the M8 Coupe/Convertible (113 inches vs. 111.3 inches).

For better maneuverability, the LC Active Rear Steering’s turning circle is 5.2 feet tighter than the M8 Competition Coupe’s (34.8 feet vs. 40 feet). The LC’s turning circle is 6.9 feet tighter than the M8 Gran Coupe’s (35.4 feet vs. 42.3 feet).

The LC is 4.4 inches shorter than the M8 Coupe/Convertible, making the LC easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces. The LC is 1 foot, 1.5 inches shorter than the M8 Gran Coupe.

The LC Convertible uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The M8 doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

The LC has 4.9 cubic feet more passenger volume than the M8 Coupe (85.9 vs. 81).

The LC has 3 inches more rear legroom and 2.1 inches more rear shoulder room than the M8 Coupe.

The LC Convertible has .5 inches more front legroom and .5 inches more rear shoulder room than the M8 Convertible.

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Lexus service is better than BMW. J.D. Power ranks Lexus second in service department satisfaction. With a 24% lower rating, BMW is ranked 10th.

According to iSeeCars.com the 2025 Lexus LC retains 58.8% of its original value after 5 years, significantly more than the 40.38% resale value of the 2025 BMW M8 after five years, which can save the Lexus’ owner up to $39415.31634 in depreciation.