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Lexus RC vs Bentley Bentayga comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 177,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Bentley Bentayga?

Lexus RC vs Bentley Bentayga: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Bentley Bentayga

  • somewhat more power
  • noticeably 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 82,300 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 94,929 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RC uses 11.8 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

Bentayga

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 Bentley Bentayga offers somewhat more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 86 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Bentley Bentayga takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Bentley Bentayga is marginally faster – reaching 290 km/h, while the Lexus RC tops out at 270 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Bentayga delivers clearly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

RC

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Bentley Bentayga offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is considerably lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 700 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Bentayga offers noticeably more boot space – 484 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 118 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries markedly more – 835 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 300 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RC holds a narrow 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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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
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
50 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
co2
268 g/km
co2
294 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
3
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
1,728 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
Payload
535 kg
Payload
736 - 835 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, 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
462 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Bentley
What drivetrain options does the Lexus RC have?

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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