

When it comes to luxury sports cars, Lexus and BMW have firmly planted their stake in the game. The 2020 Lexus LC 500 and the 2020 BMW M850i are two examples of the caliber of vehicle both companies are capable of. When looking at the two models side by side the BMW just barely edges out the Lexus in some of the more common areas. However, the Lexus makes up for it in other performance areas.
2020 LEXUS LC 500 | 2020 BMW M850i | |
Transmission | 10 speed automatic | 8 speed automatic |
Curb Weight | 4,335 pounds | 4,478 pounds |
Turning Circle | 35.4 feet | 39.0 feet |
Price Range | $92,945 - $103,705 | $111,900 - $138,130 |
The 2020 LC 500's 10 speed Sport Direct Shift automatic transmission has wide ratio gearing that delivers intense high rpm launches combined with quiet, relaxed high-speed cruising. With only eight speeds, the 2020 BMW M850i may not always have the ideal gear situation.

Available safety features are at the top of everyone's mind. But it seems that they take more of a priority in the mind of Lexus engineers than those of BMW's engineers. While the 2020 LC 500 and the 2020 BMW M850i have a number of safety features in common, the LC seems to have few more crucial features that come standard at no extra cost to you. When comparing the two makes and models head-to-head, it starts to become clear where one model pulls out ahead.
2020 LEXUS LC 500 | 2020 BMW M850i | |
Forward Collision Warning | Standard | Standard |
Automatic Emergency Braking | Standard | Standard |
Pedestrian Detection | Standard | Standard |
Lane Departure Warning | Standard | Standard |
Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | Optional |
Airbags | 8 | 6 |
Lane Keeping System | Standard | Available |
With eight airbags and an impressive suite of safety features including Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) and Lane Keeping Assist, the 2020 Lexus LC offers comprehensive safety features that Lexus offers as standard. The 2020 BMW M850i, on the other hand, has a higher starting price with many safety features only available at an extra cost to you.
Comfort
Comfort for the driver and their passengers is of paramount importance to any car maker. When it comes to the 2020 Lexus LC 500 and the 2020 BMW M850i that standard remains true for both. However, when you take a closer look at the two models, it becomes more clear that the 2020 LC 500 edges out the 2020 BMW M850i once again.
- More Legroom: While both vehicles offer that same amount of legroom to the front passengers, the 2020 LC 500 provides more legroom for the rear passengers. So when you're showing off your new ride to your friends, they can actually enjoy it as much as you are.
- More Shoulder Room: We understand that shoulder room might not be the first thing you think of or consider when deciding on a new vehicle. However, it does make a considerable difference in the comfort you and your passengers experience in your vehicle. The 2020 Lexus LC 500 edges out the 2020 BMW M850i in this department as well by providing more shoulder room, and thus more comfort for the rear passengers.
