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Lexus RC vs BMW 8 Series Coupé comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 90,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or BMW 8 Series Coupé?

Lexus RC vs BMW 8 Series Coupé: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • marginally cheaper
  • barely lighter
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BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • 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:

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

Lexus RC is marginally cheaper – starting at 82,300 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,672 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 8 Series Coupé uses 6.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.1 L/100km.

8 Series Coupé

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 BMW 8 Series Coupé offers visibly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 161 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus RC is only slightly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the BMW 8 Series Coupé tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers markedly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

RC

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BMW 8 Series Coupé offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is barely lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 90 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 8 Series Coupé offers slightly more boot space – 440 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 74 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Coupé carries marginally more – 545 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé 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 £90,000
8 Series Coupé

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 333 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.7 - 11.5 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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The BMW 8 Series Coupé blends elegant, low-slung coupé looks with a purposeful, athletic stance that hints at both comfort and serious driving fun. Inside it feels indulgent and driver-focused, the sort of car that turns motorway miles into a breeze while quietly daring you to chase a twisty back road — and yes, it photographs magnificently.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
176 - 263 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
3
Doors
2 - 4
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
370 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the Lexus RC have?

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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