Drag Race Between BMW M4 & Lexus RC-F (1/3) - Fifth Gear

Tiff Needell and Karun Chandhok are seeing which car is best, the BMW M4 or the Lexus RC-F. In the first of three tests, we'll be seeing which car will perform best in a drag race. Be sure to come back next week for the second test!
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[@schxn]

The RC-F’s naturally aspirated V8 definitely sounds better.

[@DexxonGamer77]

Disagree the way that straight 6 pops and crackles, its better.

[@maxoberg4642]

DexxonGamerYT it needs equal length headers and a high flow exhaust

[@DexxonGamer77]

@Far 2 great Thats my opinion.🤣

[@grecopaok]

@@DexxonGamer77 it sounds like pop corn

[@interviewtime1170]

@@DexxonGamer77 it pops an crackles that’s just extra

[@auto2525auto]

lexus RC-F screaming RELIABILITY!!!

[@juanalmonte8511]

lies

[@kevinle5810]

+Robert GTR just a fuel pump, still better than the whole car falling bmw, do understand nothing perfect but Bmw is too far away from perfection quality

[@juanalmonte8511]

+Kevin Le couldn't have said it better myself

[@jjoriordan2670]

+Devin Lexus fuel pump. BMW clutch, gearbox, turbo, injectors and fuel pump. Lexus wins there Im afraid. Just buy a fuel pump in the dealership and keep it in the shed.

[@kevinle5810]

***** No you are naive and pathetic more, we all know how to taking care our cars since I'm a car enthusiast, just why we need that if we can get a better car and its taking care of us more than we taking care of it? I rather spending time to for mods NOT fixing, just set your mind that way and enjoy fixing your present or future bmw while Im modding my Lexus

[@johnnychung4020]

good to see lexus rcf showing its true color. i wonder how many haters out there actually owns or has even driven one.

[@jdord4838]

The lexus looks epic..."Yeshua / Jesus is the way "

[@FungusLabel]

YEAH! Like anyone is going to drive a car like that on a public road! Okay BMW is faster on a track, but Lexus - looks better, sounds better and will be more reliable.

[@Anders_Myhre]

looks worse imo. and why would it be more reliable?

[@nomarmaysonet8620]

Lexus is a much more reliable brand in terms of dependability, durability, and quality. You will see 100 BWM's on the side of a road until you ever see a Lexus. In addition, repairs and parts are much less expensive than German engineering. Lexus has been the best Luxury brand for the last five years consecutively including 2016 as stated by KBB. Link here: www.kbb.com/new-cars/best-resale-value-awards/best-brand/ Lexus also retains their value much more and has a higher resale value. BMW on the other hand will never be as reliable nor will it have the quality that Lexus puts into their cars.

[@thisismyemailjy]

AndersM95 there's a reason why BMWs are called the ultimate lease machine.

[@tom11zz884]

Very few people finance BMW's to own for tat very reason. They are turds after the warranty expires

[@aaronyoung6937]

I'm the type that daily drives like this

[@wheelsandwatches]

What about a test on public roads where both cars will spend most of their lives.

[@sonikku154]

Isn't it already proven? ;) Anyways, Karun Chandhok did not launch the Bimmer correctly. Rev it at 2500 rpm, and it will launch with hardly any wheel spin.

[@netweed09]

6:11 did anyone hear passing wind edit, lol?

[@JoseChavez-to9fu]

Just imagine if Lexus made a v8 with turbos on it what a monster engine that be!! 😍🙏😩

[@lexusrcf2441]

The RCF IS SO APPEALING 😍

[@dracolnyte]

for the price of the RCF, and being able to keep up with the M4 on a straight, its worth it

[@aychihuahua99]

That drag race was one of the worst tests I have ever seen lol

[@Snowmation]

Now we know why Karun Chandhok isn't in F1 anymore.

[@ImranQureshi-mf2gc]

Really?

[@SpyderRios]

+Snowmation because it was an embarrassment for him and F1. Money doesn't buy talent

[@kemr8143]

Snowmation did

[@notmybeast8722]

😂

[@edcain9492]

Wasn't Karun the F1 Driver that they made a joke of Bitching @ Ferrari Mechaic for Not Tuning His Ferrari & Called it a Joke ormf Their Tuning & Mech.Told him " U can't t say That ,It's a Ferrari" Lol

[@nigelT16]

Wow, am I the only one who enjoyed this? Christ people, you're not always going to find videos you're going to enjoy. Remember just because you can complain and bitch about something doesn't always mean you should.

[@huyjason471]

LEXUS RCF ☂️🎯👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@influenz1490]

You want Quality, Luxury, Performance and Reliability? Then Lexus is the choice. It's a car you can depend on and resale value is always good as well.

[@Nalopotato]

Resale value isnt good on any car unless you spend 250k and wait 20 years lol. Or unless it's a truck

[@jesusiskingofkings3960]

@@Nalopotato What? Dude you dont know what your talking about.

[@Nalopotato]

@@jesusiskingofkings3960 Ok? Why?

[@jesusiskingofkings3960]

Nalo Reaals value is great on JDM cars mostly Toyota, Honda, Lexus and Subaru’s. American cars lose value and German cars lose value like crazy.

[@avishkarsingh744]

I think all cars these days lose value like crazy. Point is a car no matter what make it is will still be one of your fastest depreciating assets

[@donkeydicked]

Typical BMW mind fuck .... Hopelessly complicated and a nightmare to service ... Lexus smashes it on all counts

[@arynbeytv]

It's surprising how the m4 wiped the floor of the Lexus in a drag race in top gear . But in fifth gear , it's the complete opposite .

[@cirrusodd]

Lexus is perfect.. looks amazing

[@avishkarsingh744]

Lexus is still pursuing perfection so it ain't perfect yet 😂. Still a long way to go to reach German precision

[@andrzejbudzynski9237]

Avishkar Singh german precision? You made my day 😂

[@avishkarsingh744]

@@andrzejbudzynski9237 it takes precision to make the best performing faster cars. I had a Japanese car and you cant even compare it to a German machine, BMW do live up to its moto of being the ultimate driving machine

[@andrzejbudzynski9237]

Avishkar Singh pls dont tell me german cars are precise 😂 go to the bmw forum read how realiable are bmws. Stop making me laught!!! 😂😂😂

[@avishkarsingh744]

@@andrzejbudzynski9237 think we can agree that no car no matter what brand will be reliable unless its looked after, well maintained and serviced regularly

[@scottymsu6063]

Lexus NA V8 is way better... Don't need gimmick and crappy unreliable turbo. BMW has been a pork of a cars for years. Stop adding weight BMW!

[@myusernames1967]

You dont drag race in the wet,no point.

[@MrStlover99]

+myusernames1967 why not, Your car sucks when it is wet? Feel sorry for you, bye bye

[@MrStlover99]

myusernames1967 awd rapes all

[@myusernames1967]

Most times it does,agreed,but not always. 8 of the fastest top 10 cars around the Nurburgring are rear wheel drive. FWD are the fastest at.....well,nothing. Less grip in the dry,wet whatever.

[@MrStlover99]

myusernames1967 I will never drive on the nurburgring, so all that does not matter

[@myusernames1967]

Shawn Moses Nor will i. My weekender is over 700hp with over 1000nm and its a handful even with 285 Kuhmo PS91 tyres. I would take a GTR over it anytime.

[@JonChenTS13]

I would choose the lexus rcf any day of the week. The bmw can have a faster acceleration but the rcf has a higher top speed. Lexus has the best customer service, more reliable, and easy to understand

[@esteemedenergy]

Your an idiot, nobody cares top speed.

[@jh1603]

@@esteemedenergy "your" an idiot 😂😂😂

[@Skyl3r07]

Are you mad... Bmw Is known for insane top speeds since Caesar was a cowboy 🤠

[@poorcomboz3577]

Lmao the m4’s top speed is electronically limited, it can go well past 170+mph

[@DexxonGamer77]

Actually the Lexus has 168 mph top speed the m4 is limited to 155 it can easily do 190. Also the lexus understeers horribly I mean it understeers soooo much its a joke.

[@georgem579]

for everyday driving, it has to be naturally aspirated V8....no turbos, no superchargers.....also too complicated and expensive to maintain or even setup LOL and the v8 sounds better anyway

[@gregpst77]

Comprable in performance, yet way more reliable with much much better resale value. It's a no brainer. RCF FTW!

[@Autoshopwing]

The Lexus is the real world better car and much more reliable. The M4 has the edge only if you are a 10/10th driver and once it gets past warranty, you will get to know your service manager on a first name basis LOL.

[@troytruong8246]

Lmao

[@crisillafrancis5431]

Germans are always talking about German engineering when in reality their cars age like milk with a early experation date...Lexus on the other hand age like fine wine ( proven ) they get better with age.Bmw, Benz, Audis are like paper plates they are disposable.

[@asianskywalker]

Agreed. Reliability is night and day. Lexus far superior.

[@nightarrow7473]

Crisilla Francis e46 M3 has aged better than any lexus did and I dont have to mention the E30. Audi and Mercedes have a heritage that Lexus can only dream about.

[@hemmexl]

The german cars simply the best in the world !

[@taoh3473]

NightArrow asshole, Lexus exist only after 1989, so how can you compare with old model, stupid no brainer

[@khairiomer3629]

You already know the German engineering since they put you on the moon idiot cowboy

[@hope4surf]

6:03 You're welcome :)

[@monairrichardson4451]

Thank you.

[@ddotderek]

I'm going to do a review of both cars. I bought the RCF for my girlfriend (but I drive it as much as she does) and I daily drive the M4 Convertible. I will tell you this. The reviews where the BMW M4 crushes the RCF are BMW propaganda and it's not true. Both cars have their pro's and cons but the M4 is a better "sports car" while the RCF is a better "grand touring" vehicle. The RCF is smoother at 160mph than the M4 at 110mph no lie. I also find the RCF much more comfortable than the M4 but the technology sucks on it. The M4 has a better infotainment system and better technology. The RCF sounds much better and has a better interior in my opinion. Pick your poison both are excellent cars but I slightly prefer the M4 for personal reasons but it is in no way "better" than the RCF just different. In terms of looks I love them both but I love the Austin Yellow on my M4 it's amazing. Handling? The RCF beats the m4 convertible but the m4 coupe is definitely the better handler. I drove the coupe before I bought the vert but I preferred the vert since I live in Miami. I just sold my Lotus Evora S (might get the Evora 400 as a weekend car when it comes out in the USA) and it crushes both cars in handling so handling doesn't impress me with either car.

[@txtlz]

ddotderek can you get me a car

[@malosmikel2349]

Lexus the best

[@StarK12trd]

What about when it comes to necessary services and repairs?

[@chris052692]

@@StarK12trd When you have Lexus and BMW in the same sentence, is that really a question that needs asking? Lexus will of course beat BMW in terms of reliability and pricing of maintenance.

[@fpbibi]

I own a RC F and Q50S and I tried a 438i m package for 2 weeks and the infotainment on both bmw and lexus sucks. The infiniti is way better even if it's not that great. It is touch and there's the knob so at least to enter an address in the GPS with touch screen and it's fast. The Lexus and BMW takes forever. I only had the RC F for 2 weeks, but I haven't figured out how to change radio channels. It goes from FM to XM to AM from the steering wheel and I haven't found why yet. The RC F is a fucking blast to drive though! :)

[@Casualdriver]

It all depends... do you want something reliable or not? If I'm paying that much money for a car, I want something that will last a while for sure... BMWs are great but problems will appear after 3 years (turbo engines).

[@DexxonGamer77]

This isn't a comparison. Just write top gear lexus rcf vs bmw m4. You will see an actual drag race. The M4 is years better. Its much faster in a straight line a lot i mean 10x faster on track way more fun to drive, doesn't understeer like a pig like the lexus does and isnt fat.

[@rwac07]

By far the worst 'drag race' between these two cars online. The RCF isn't close to matching the M4 in any other comparisons. The third race didn't even look legitimate.

[@kennythomson4934]

I’ve had an m3 for 4 years. Totally and utterly reliable and I smile whilst I drive.....x.

[@Kasperloco23]

Cap 🧢

[@danoff__]

@@Kasperloco23 he means hes selling one hahahahhaha

[@blackeagle6655]

❤Lexus is the best❤japanese cars always best forever!❤

[@hamo0o0d]

how about german -_-

[@ivands7249]

@@hamo0o0dGerman might be faster, but lexus is more reliable

[@miketheman4341]

Ivan Ds Who buys a sports car for reliability??

[@miketheman4341]

mzd mps Only if your poor and can’t afford a German!

[@ben5__]

@@miketheman4341 That's a ridiculous statement, I hope you're joking.

[@alimotavalli-haghighi2939]

I have a lexus RCF and beat 3 M4 so far, M4 is faster up tp third gear but i smoked them after that

[@davidwade7681]

Thanks thats good to know i mite be racing an m4 soon in my rcf ...how much did u beat the m4 by in car lengths?

[@Paluch2000]

In BMW u always look bad. Car is nice, looks ok, but most of BMW drivers don't indicate, they lane hopping and cutting of. So Lexus would be my choice.

[@yerffej2143]

What type of logic is that? Using stereotypes to prove facts??!?!?! I

[@boboutelama5748]

One thing that I can't understand. When you make such a "vs" ... why always forgetting the diverse and numerous reliability charts out there ? Because, a BMW can be faster and more sexy looking, but he also can be a pain in the @ to maintain properly. In fact, BMW is one of the most unreliable car brands on earth, depending on the source, this scores may vary, but BMW is always in the rear field. At the other hand, the Lexus are literally occupying the first rows of reliability charts since several years. This is a HUGE point for them.

[@phillips3390]

The Lexus is like the GTR's little sister, the supra is like the GTR,s older brother and on and on with the japan's cars......

[@auwangchun7539]

FK BMW

[@canoeshoe]

You guys really don't understand lexus, they make everyday drivers car that has a good mix of speed, reliability, and comfort. If they wanted to make a fast car they can and make it cheaper than the M4 but it will lose its reliability (via more HP and higher compression). BMW makes cars for people who only use the car for an average of 2-3 years. Ever heard of a reliable BMW? NEVER. Both cars are good but they are made for different people with different lifestyles. I would take the slower V8 anyday over the BMW.

[@orivera9135]

What is it. Now 7 -8 years since released and m4 has proven to be super reliable. Im on year 5 of ownership my daily and beat the hell out of the m4 not one mechanical issue

[@jhayd11]

track has uneven wet patches and down hill, car on the left lane always won, what good was this review?

[@zeytunci1]

agreed 100%

[@sheruwalia7450]

+Justin Hayden It was a free video for your viewing pleasure. If you must whine about it then go test them out for yourself.

[@Mahmoud-xj6sf]

he was using sport mode only not sport plus mode

[@tashinasimpson1927]

Theres not a race.there not driving.joke fucking joke

[@rayclemons9568]

@@sheruwalia7450 that's BS, these videos are made to drum up a discussion about the cars in it, maybe you need to understand what a "car review" video is actually for..........

[@rextetron]

Downhill start of the drag race slightly favors the Lexus' lack of torque compared to the Beemer's. When the RCF gets to the higher rpms it's nearly as quick as the M4. Dry race on a flat track and the M4 would win easily.

[@free-vbucks_link6386]

Technician: Actually sir you need to summon the magic dragon on a 45° hill at dusk before you can use the launch controller

[@pol1250]

Prefere the Lexus just because I hate BMW drivers sooo much !!

[@Ckavwalk]

You're all a little bunch of whinging babies hahahaha. Just enjoy the video. Both great cars

[@chiwo6867]

1st drag RCF used M gear, 2nd drag was D gear, which differs quite a lot!

[@82godoy]

Add aspiration to the V8 and it won't even be close

[@jivangill4929]

Lexus IS better

[@dasa5023]

Id take the RCF more rare of a car

[@davidwade7681]

Definitely

[@lonelywuffy]

I've owned a 2007 bmw 3 series and it's been nothing but headaches after 90k miles. Resale value is crap. Parts are expensive. Heard Lexus IS a bit better and doesn't break down as much, trying this Lexus soon.

[@HB9ty3]

lool ever driven a benz lol

[@DevasionX]

Loool benz is a joke, 3 years and you can suck up thousands for maintanance and computer problems.

[@carboi986]

lonelywuffy dad just bought a 2003 es300 with 250k on the clock and everything works

[@vaminglee8019]

finally someone understand why BMW not far good, value drop and warranty won't hold the car any longer.

[@okussidenote3261]

I've owned four Lexus's and four bmw's. I can definitely tell you BMW are crap reliability. But the styling of BMW is on point. Also noted that the M4 can add 100hp for a $800 tune vs. thousands to take the RC-F to gain 100more HP

[@kubanskiloewe]

that LEXUS has a fine V8 indeed !! IS it the same as in Fords Mustang 5.0 ? Has it direct injection ? Lexus has good reliability and quality and looks better too; yes i would choose it instead of the boring BMW.

[@joelarias8819]

You went up against someone who isn't experienced in driving the M4 so how could it have been a fair race?

[@buzzbobforu]

lexus all day. best quality car.

[@NoneNone-kp1qc]

You have the 0 to 62 time wrong for the M4 with DCT. It 4.1 seconds not 4.3 that's the manual. Poor effort 5th gear, I'm afraid you slipping down hill

[@samsonmashabane4146]

Hha suka man. That's not how you drive an M car. refer to top gear m4 vs rcf

[@Skyl3r07]

True my broe 👊

[@davidwade7681]

Lexus is def better from the dig wet or dry lol

[@besticio9552]

I have owned Lexus for 19 years. fantastic..

[@ahsanhabib1379]

reliability is one thing that should have most attention to and a sports car that does not break you must choose LEXUS, lexus even make super car bike LFA that is reliable (hilarious 😍😍) bmw,Mercedes, gm, evey car manufactures made speedy car that need huge maintainance and money

[@ametelezkurtaj6133]

M power with m driver Not with so dummy as the drive who doesnt drive a super car like m4

[@samsonmashabane4146]

Thank you! These dummies can't even use launch control.

[@BA-ht8bg]

Supercar 😂

[@MasterCarguy44-pk2dq]

An NA car will always be more reliable than a blown or charged vehicle, plain and simple. And, turbo vehicles get driven harder to extract the performance out of them which equals worse mpg, not better. It's only better when driving on a Sunday stroll type of pace. Whereas, an NA motor will do well at most speeds. And, when a turbocharged vehicle has been driven moderately to heavily hard, it needs to idle for 5 minutes to cool down so the turbos last and dont bake the oil into carbon and the turbos go bad after 40k-50k miles.

[@321thach]

Lexus is better overall

[@vamp8008]

I have a 2014 M6 gran coupe. to put it simply it is the worst over priced joke money can buy. had and still having a lot of problems as bad as the engine switches off while driving and I tried contacting BMW Germany but they did not really care like I was an annoyance to them.

[@rayaanshaikh5830]

BMW fanboys going crazy on this video or what?! OK it was damp bla bla but no excuses. Its like walking into a gunfight with a sword and complaining you can't hit anybody cos they're half a mile away

[@TheAlphaGhost]

It takes that long to setup and do launch control! Why not get a proper manual transmission, all you have to do is match the revs and release clutch. I bet the manual M4 will beat the auto M4 at a set of traffic lights. Plus the manual should be far more fun to drive than auto

[@ncmartinez_his]

Seems pretty indecisive based purely upon the drag race... add in TCO and I'm sure the Toyota beats the BMW easily.

[@dekubravo1128]

I prefer the lexus I mean who likes BMW.... big Mexican WIENERS I'M STRAIGHT SO all the BMW lovers out there I feel bad for u 😂😂

[@Splendidtelevision]

But still. The RCF is still garbage... Think about how much of a disappointment the car is to its older brother. The LFA... they failed to remake at leas a scaled down version of the car. They made a car that looks like an ugly disgusting food served to idiots at overpriced restaurants

[@mrmzr-ek9hs]

the m4 is racing to the mechanic shop LOL

[@AmatuerHourCoding]

Well when i see a "drag race" down a hill and around a corner it very much makes me think these guys are armatures. Shame.

[@ivorproblem1332]

Both racing drivers. Tiff and Chandok were F1 drivers. But yeah they should just do it flat. The downhill benefits the Lexus. Scratch the first run too.

[@kennitodevangavani891]

I Heard Him Say Koreans Car.... Did He Meant It For The Lex Which Is A Japanese Car or The Bavarian Machine Workmanship.. 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@mentuhotepii2641]

LEXUS RCF ALL DAY EVERYDAY!!!

[@wolter_koop9825]

Lol. You're heavy drugs user. You can't compare that plastic shit with BMW.

[@sabz_bhp]

The bmw sounds like a goddamn tractor looks like every other bmw made before it and is so common id take the rcf all day even if the m4 is quicker. Lol at all the buttuburt m4 fans commenting

[@TheDavcrz5]

Once again idiotic test on wet, narrow road that not even proper drag strip. FG did drag race on twisting part of of road that starts on downward hill then ends on upward portion. This show is complete rubbish. I didn't learn anything from this episode other than how stupid this show is. They doing disservice to both cars by airing this trash.

[@RichMMedia]

4:31 lol okay Lexus wins 😂😂😂

[@nenalove7015]

I like this race

[@tven99]

Traction is quite a problem with M cars

[@TaySo_Real]

I don't think he was driving right find somebody who know what the were doing because that BMW is fast than that Lexus I seen it personal on a real drag race strip

[@rangza350]

I wanna like bmw but when i have so many people come up to me trying to sell it cuz it broke keeps me from liking bmw. Sorry but cant beat the reliability of a toyota product

[@thequiroz1000]

Why do British people have an apologetic body language saying "Sorry I just kidnapped your child" ?

[@avishkarsingh744]

This is a stupid review. Off course the car on the wet side of the track is always gonna have a disadvantage with getting traction, it's no wonder the M4 loses, its twice on the wet side... 🙄

[@Mr-mz6ot]

I’d take the Lexus any day

[@yehwanlee1720]

lexus is better in every way except the looks. I dont like the look of the BMW either but, the lexus is just hurrendous

[@Vy_tran75]

Lexus all day move over BMW💪😎

[@sergeykim5850]

lexus 👍👍👍

[@joy_martono9356]

Lexus👍👍👍👍❤

[@vandeputtematthias9542]

This drag race doesn't make any sense to me. A airfield ore dry lanes were to expansif ?

[@troytruong8246]

Rcf will lose at at a stop drag race due to its weight. But not on a rolling race. I think.

[@dariux1983]

Lexus

[@DPPremier]

well done...a drag race in the wet downhill in a corner...very informative

[@zatharos6427]

Why does Lexus insist trying to put the RCF against an M4? They know the RCF is no where near handling and performance of an M4 so why do they keep trying to fool themselves. If Lexus actually wants to be competitive they need to lower the weight and use a magnetic suspension

[@bighands69]

+Clayton Cortina Lexus is a proper road car that people can use with reliability in the real world. BMW have an awful reliability reputation.

[@randonnaidoo2592]

So BMW is gone shit basically, oh well back to shelby 350R

[@sheilamorrison1954]

Wet side vs dry side, I wonder why the launch was bad and you were cancelled.

[@arunly9061]

Boths are good but would pick Lexus 😎

[@lexusrcf2441]

I’m keeping my Lexus rcf

[@ArunNarasimhan_arun1997107]

The second race was so close..

[@killersushi99]

It was close....says every looser in a race.

[@morpheusmann]

That dude driving the BMW is dreadful and don't know what he's doing!!!

[@Runciedany]

morpheusmann He used to drive F1 cars. You don’t get to drive at that level without knowing your shit.

[@paullabonne5792]

That was the most bullshit launch I have ever seen in my entire life. First of all, that was not a drag race. There was a turn on the track, they are going downhill, and the other guy doesn't even know how to activate the launch control in the M4.

[@kingsam70]

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[@redraya4263]

You can't have a race down hill , the car bigger car will go faster

[@SuppleBun]

A totally different story when Top Gear did it...

[@RickHavok]

Disappointed in Tiff here. He knows just as well as I do that slamming your foot down in launch control puts it in burnout mode. You have to press it down more slowly for launch. Whoever that BMW guy was, if there even was one on the phone, needs to be trained.