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BYD Tang vs Lexus RC comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 82,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Lexus RC?

BYD Tang vs Lexus RC: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • noticeably cheaper
  • slightly more power
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Lexus RC

  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tang

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BYD Tang is noticeably cheaper – starting at 64,300 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,043 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Tang offers slightly 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 Lexus RC is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the BYD Tang takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers markedly more torque with 680 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

Tang

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: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is considerably lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 915 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RC offers visibly more boot space – 366 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 131 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries marginally more – 575 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Tang holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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Tang

BYD Tang

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 24 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 530 km
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The BYD Tang is a bold, tech-loaded SUV that blends striking design with roomy practicality, making it equally at home on the school run and the open road. Packed with clever tech and a powertrain that mixes efficiency with eager performance, it’s a smart, value-focused pick for buyers who want electric-age comfort without the premium-brand fuss.

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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
64,300 £
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
7
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
366 L
Length
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Length
4,710 mm
Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
-
Height
1,390 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 kg
Payload
535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
680 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
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Engine capacity
4,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BYD
Brand
Lexus
Is the BYD Tang offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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