BMW has since distinguished itself as a luxury sports car manufacturer. The brand was established in 1916 and began building cars in 1928. In the 1930s, BMW started building luxury sports cars. Today, the German manufacturer is seen as an innovator and a strong contender in the luxury car scene. BMW's engineering mastery isn't so surprising, especially with the brand's history of manufacturing aircraft engines. In most countries, the BMW brand and logo is a status symbol.

Lexus, on the other hand, is Toyota's luxury brand. Though Lexus is much younger than BMW, the sub-brand has accomplished great feats in the sports car category. Lexus is also active in Motorsports and has clinched several wins in the 24 Hours of Daytona and the Rolex Series event races. The marque has also participated in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring race. Both BMW and Lexus have built amazing luxury sports cars, but who does it better?

10 2021 BMW Alpina B7

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Developed by Alpina, the Alpina B7 is a high-performance version of the BMW 7-Series, and this sedan is beyond impressive. The sports car is available in both rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive. With its balanced chassis and suspension, the B7 delivers a sporty but comfortable ride.

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Depending on the trim level, the 2021 BMW Alpina B7 can do 335-600 horsepower. The most popular trim– the xDrive uses a 4.4L BMW V8 with 600 horsepower and an acceleration rate of 0-60mph in 3.6 seconds. As expected of a luxury car, the B7 has a lot of cabin space with exquisite furnishings.

9 2019 Present F92 M8 Competition

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Formerly known as the GmbH, the BMW M is a subsidiary of BMW that designs and develops high-performance sports cars. The 2019 Present F92 M8 Competition is a two-door, four-seater coupe. BMW M fitted the F92 M8 Competition with a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 that delivers 616 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque.

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Based on the BMW 8-Series, the F92 M8 Competition is equipped with an unreal amount of standard luxury features. If you decide that's not enough, there's still a list of optional packages to choose from.

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8 2021 BMW M3

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Introduced in 1986, the BMW M3 is regarded as one of the best BMW performance cars. The 2021 M3 has an enlarged BMW kidney grille and a simple exterior design. The 2021 M3 comes in two trims, and for the first time, there's an AWD option.

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Both the base model and the competition model use a 3.0-liter turbo V8, with the base model producing 473 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. The competition model is capable of 603 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque. Since the M3 is based on the BMW 3-Series, the interior design is the same as the new 3-series models.

7 2021 BMW M5

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From the outside, the M5 looks like a BMW 5-Series, but then behind the wheel, you'll notice the big differences. For the 2021 model year, BMW gave the M5 a design refresh. The sports car is equipped with a 4.4-liter turbocharged V8 engine that produces a power output of 600 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque.

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However, the transmission system is an 8-speed automatic. 2021 M5 uses BMW's iDrive infotainment system with a trace pad to facilitate usage. BMW also added adjustable seat bolsters to make the seats more comfortable.

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6 2016 BMW M4 GTS

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The two-seater 2016 M4 GTS combines technology and power to make a brilliant sports car. For the 2016 model, BMW used a water-injection system with the water tank mounted at the trunk. With this system, the engine cools better, and power is optimized.

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The 2016 M4 GTS is fitted with a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine that delivers 493 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. That's a significant power increase of 68 horsepower from the M4 coupe. Also, the 2016 BMW M4 GTS has a top speed of 190 mph and can accelerate 0-60mph in 3.6 seconds.

5 2021 Lexus RC F Track Edition

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The Lexus RC F Track Edition is both a design and performance masterpiece. Lexus used a 5.0-liter V8 for the race car, and it's currently the most powerful V8 engine from the brand. The V8 produces 472 horsepower and accelerates 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds.

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To enhance performance, the RC F Track Edition has a carbon fiber rear wing. The sports car also has powerful Brembo brakes with stylish orange Brembo brake calipers. For the interior, Lexus designed a driver-centric cockpit with high bolstered seats.

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4 2021 Lexus Hybrid LC500 H

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Lexus has been one of the first brands to take hybrid performance cars seriously. The 2021 Hybrid LC500 H uses a 3.4-liter V6 engine, two electric motors, and a lithium-ion battery pack. With this setup, the LC500 H delivers 354 horsepower and a combined fuel economy of 29mpg.

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The hybrid's suspension is adjustable and effective. For the interior, it's clear that Lexus used quality materials. Everything feels luxurious and comfortable. There are also a lot of standard safety features in the sports car.

3 Lexus LFA

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Still regarded as Japan's first supercar and one of the greatest JDM sports cars ever made, the Lexus LFA is an engineering wonder. The sad part is, it's an underrated engineering wonder that came too late. When it debuted in 2011, it no longer stood out among all the European supercars—at least not on paper. However, anyone that ever sat in one of these cars and revved its incredible naturally-aspirated 4.8-liter V10 can testify that it's easily one of the greatest sounding engines ever made, on par with an F1 car.

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The front-mounted power plant produces a total of 552 horsepower and sends the car flying to 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds and onto a top speed of 202 mph. Its interior is also undeniably Lexus, with leather covering almost every inch of the cabin and surrounding a traditional-looking instrument panel. The only thing the LFA is missing is a good gated manual shifter.

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2 2017 Lexus RC200t

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The RC Turbo coupe is badged as the RC200t, and it's one of the least expensive RC models. Lexus used a 2.0-liter inline-four turbocharged engine with 241 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. However, the RC200t uses an 8-speed automatic transmission with no manual option.

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While performance tires are not standard, you can get the F Sport package with performance tires and upgraded brakes. The 2017 Lexus RC200t performs well at turns, and the steering is responsive. For the interior, you can be assured that Lexus got the job done.

1 2022 Lexus IS 500 F

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Lexus is starting a new line– the F Sport performance line, and 2022 IS 500 F is the debut model. The sports car features a fresh design, with the rear appearing lifted. At the car's rear, the taillights look like a single unit as they connect in the middle.

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To add its sporty look, Lexus fitted the IS 500 F with quad exhausts. The sports car's interior is well-furnished with wood trimmings that accentuate the entire cabin. Lexus fitted their 2022 IS 500 F with a 5.0-liter V8 that delivers 472 horsepower and accelerates 0-60mph in 4.4 seconds.