Compare performance (300 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (32,400 £ vs 82,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe or Lexus RC?
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.
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is significantly cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,971 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe uses 4.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 7.6 L/100km.
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 offers clearly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 164 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers markedly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.
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: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers more seats – 5 vs 4.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is somewhat lighter – 1,495 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 220 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers moderately more boot space – 430 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 64 L.
When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries marginally more – 535 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.
The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 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.
The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe pairs sharp handling with surprising practicality, wearing BMW's sporty looks in a compact, city-friendly shell. It's ideal for buyers who want a premium driving experience without the fuss of something larger — all the attitude, none of the excess.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
32,400 - 54,900 £
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Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
110 - 170 g/km
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co2
268 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
66 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
Coupe
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Seats
5
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Seats
4
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Doors
-
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Doors
3
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Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
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Curb weight
1,715 kg
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Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
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Trunk capacity
366 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,710 mm
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Width
1,800 mm
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Width
1,845 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,390 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
455 - 485 kg
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Payload
535 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 300 HP
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Power HP
464 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
270 km/h
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Torque
230 - 400 Nm
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Torque
520 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
8
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Power kW
90 - 221 kW
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Power kW
341 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Lexus
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