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Audi A5 Avant vs Lexus RC – Which car suits you better?

Two cars, one duel: Audi A5 Avant meets Lexus RC.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

Audi A5 Avant

Lexus RC

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

A5 Avant @ Audi AG

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.

Audi A5 Avant has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 40200 £, while the Lexus RC costs 82300 £. That’s a price difference of around 42171 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A5 Avant manages with 2.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.80 L. The difference is about 9.70 L per 100 km.

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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 Lexus RC has a distinct edge – offering 464 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 97 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 4.30 s, while the Audi A5 Avant takes 4.50 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lexus RC performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Audi A5 Avant tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A5 Avant pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 550 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.

A5 Avant @ Audi AG

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In curb weight, Lexus RC is minimal lighter – 1715 kg compared to 1785 kg. The difference is around 70 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A5 Avant offers distinct more room – 476 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 535 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi A5 Avant proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A5 Avant is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Audi A5 Avant
Lexus RC

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A5 Avant @ Audi AG

Audi A5 Avant

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 104 - 108 km
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Audi A5 Avant

The Audi A5 Avant dresses like a sleek coupe but carries like a sensible estate, offering buyers a rare blend of glamour and everyday practicality. Inside, the cabin feels beautifully sorted and the drive is composed and engaging, making routine errands feel a touch more enjoyable than they have any right to be.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
40200 - 70000 £
Price
82300 - 101500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
11.80 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
104 - 108 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
3
Curb weight
1785 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
1715 kg
Trunk capacity
361 - 476 L
Trunk capacity
366 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
4710 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1845 mm
Height
1444 - 1460 mm
Height
1390 mm
Max trunk capacity
1306 - 1424 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 367 HP
Power HP
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
214 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
Torque
520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
4969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2021 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Lexus

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What drive types are available for the Audi A5 Avant?

The Audi A5 Avant is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.

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