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Aston Martin DB12 vs Lexus RC comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (192,900 £ vs 82,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DB12 or Lexus RC?

Aston Martin DB12 vs Lexus RC: Key differences

Aston Martin DB12

  • visibly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
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Lexus RC

  • significantly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • marginally lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

DB12

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Lexus RC is significantly cheaper – starting at 82,300 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 110,529 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RC uses 11.8 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DB12 offers visibly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 216 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers markedly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

DB12

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is marginally lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 1,788 kg. The difference is around 73 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RC offers clearly more boot space – 366 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 104 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RC is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £82,300
RC

Lexus RC

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 464 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 11.8 L/100km
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Aston Martin DB12

The Aston Martin DB12 is a gorgeously styled grand tourer that fuses beguiling elegance with a fiercely driver-focused personality while wrapping occupants in luxury. If you want a car that turns heads on the street and makes long journeys feel like an event, the DB12 provides effortless poise and an intoxicating soundtrack—perfect for buyers who prefer their drama tailored rather than shouty.

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Lexus RC

The Lexus RC cuts a dramatic figure on the road with its bold grille and sculpted coupe silhouette, blending Japanese refinement with a dash of show-off flair. Inside it favors comfort and clever detailing over racetrack theatrics, so if you want a luxurious, dependable coupe that rewards everyday driving with poise and a grin, the RC is hard to ignore.

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Lexus RC

Costs and Consumption
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
276 - 278 g/km
co2
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Trunk capacity
366 L
Length
-
Length
4,710 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
-
Height
1,390 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
680 HP
Power HP
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
800 Nm
Torque
520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
500 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Aston Martin
Brand
Lexus
What drivetrain options does the Aston Martin DB12 have?

The Aston Martin DB12 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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