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2025 Lexus RC vs 2021 BMW i3

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 25 MPG vs 113 MPG combined — BMW i3 is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $3250 vs $650 — BMW i3 saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Premium Gasoline vs Electricity
Specification 2025 Lexus RC 2021 BMW i3
Year20252021
ClassSubcompact CarsSubcompact Cars
Fuel TypePremium GasolineElectricity
DriveRear-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)Automatic (A1)
Cylinders4
Displacement (L)2.0
City MPG21124
Highway MPG31102
Combined MPG25113
Annual Fuel Cost$3250$650
CO₂ (g/mile)356.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score5/1010/10
EPA GHG Score5/1010/10
🚗 2025 Lexus RC

Subcompact Cars with 25 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Premium Gasoline. Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2021 BMW i3

Subcompact Cars with 113 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Electricity. Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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