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Lexus RC vs Audi A8 comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 91,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Audi A8?

Lexus RC vs Audi A8: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • somewhat cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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Audi A8

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  • a bit more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

RC

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Lexus RC is somewhat cheaper – starting at 82,300 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,043 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 7.2 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 Audi A8 offers a bit more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 107 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers visibly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

RC

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Audi A8 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is somewhat lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 320 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A8 offers very slightly more boot space – 390 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 24 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries clearly more – 700 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 165 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 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 £91,400
A8

Audi A8

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 286 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 58 km
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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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Audi A8

The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
105 - 260 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
390 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
525 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
520 Nm
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the Lexus RC have?

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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