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BYD Han vs Lexus RC comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 82,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or Lexus RC?

BYD Han vs Lexus RC: Key differences

BYD Han

  • noticeably cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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Lexus RC

  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Han

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BYD Han is noticeably cheaper – starting at 59,200 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,168 £.

RC

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 BYD Han offers somewhat more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 53 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Han is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus RC is noticeably faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the BYD Han tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Han delivers visibly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

Han

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BYD Han offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is noticeably lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,325 kg. The difference is around 610 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Han offers a bit more boot space – 410 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 44 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries markedly more – 535 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 200 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Han 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 £59,200
Han

BYD Han

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 521 km
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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
59,200 - 62,200 £
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 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
4
Doors
3
Curb weight
2,325 kg
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
366 L
Length
4,995 mm
Length
4,710 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
335 kg
Payload
535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BYD
Brand
Lexus
Is the BYD Han offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD Han is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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