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Audi A8 vs Lexus RC comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 82,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Lexus RC?

Audi A8 vs Lexus RC: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Lexus RC

  • a bit cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A8

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Lexus RC is a bit cheaper – starting at 82,300 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,043 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 7.2 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A8 offers slightly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 107 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

A8

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.

Seats: Audi A8 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is a bit lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 320 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A8 offers only slightly more boot space – 390 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 24 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries clearly more – 700 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 165 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 is clearly superior overall 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 £91,400
A8

Audi A8

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 58 km
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Audi A8

The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.

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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
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 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
58 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
366 L
Length
-
Length
4,710 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
-
Height
1,390 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Lexus
What drive types are available for the Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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