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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Lexus RC comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 82,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Lexus RC?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Lexus RC: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • noticeably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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Lexus RC

  • barely cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

8 Series Coupé

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Lexus RC is barely cheaper – starting at 82,300 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,672 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 8 Series Coupé uses 6.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.1 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 BMW 8 Series Coupé offers noticeably more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 161 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus RC is only slightly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the BMW 8 Series Coupé tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

8 Series Coupé

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BMW 8 Series Coupé offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is only slightly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 90 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 8 Series Coupé offers moderately more boot space – 440 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 74 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Coupé carries only slightly more – 545 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé stands well ahead of its rival 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 £90,000
8 Series Coupé

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 333 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
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BMW 8 Series Coupé

The BMW 8 Series Coupé blends elegant, low-slung coupé looks with a purposeful, athletic stance that hints at both comfort and serious driving fun. Inside it feels indulgent and driver-focused, the sort of car that turns motorway miles into a breeze while quietly daring you to chase a twisty back road — and yes, it photographs magnificently.

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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
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 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
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
366 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
4,710 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Lexus
What drive types are available for the BMW 8 Series Coupé?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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