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Lexus RC vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 306,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe?

Lexus RC vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

  • markedly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

RC

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 82,300 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe costs 306,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 223,672 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RC uses 11.8 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

DBS Superleggera Coupe

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 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe offers markedly more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 306 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe is markedly faster – reaching 338 km/h, while the Lexus RC tops out at 270 km/h. The difference is around 68 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe delivers significantly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm more.

RC

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is only slightly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 1,845 kg. The difference is around 130 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RC offers clearly more boot space – 366 L compared to 270 L. That’s a difference of about 96 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries clearly more – 535 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RC 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.

from £82,300
RC

Lexus RC

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 464 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 11.8 L/100km
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
306,000 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
314 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
3
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,845 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
270 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
4,715 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
1,285 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
420 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
770 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
338 km/h
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
566 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Aston Martin
What drivetrain options does the Lexus RC have?

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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