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Lexus RC vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 830 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 338,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe?

Lexus RC vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly more trunk space
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Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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 Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe costs 338,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 256,243 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RC uses 11.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe with 15.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

12Cilindri Coupe

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 Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe offers considerably more power – delivering 830 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 366 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe is markedly faster – reaching 340 km/h, while the Lexus RC tops out at 270 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe delivers markedly more torque with 678 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 158 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: Lexus RC offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe is only slightly lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RC is clearly superior overall 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
Lexus RC
Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe

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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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Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe

The Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe is an intoxicating blend of old-school drama and modern composure, with a soundtrack and presence that steals attention wherever it goes. It’s a car for someone who wants more than transportation — a daily piece of theatre that rewards bold driving and refuses to be subtle, but it will happily demand commitment in return.

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Lexus RC
Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
338,600 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.5 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
353 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
92 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
3
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
270 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
4,733 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
1,292 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
830 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
678 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
611 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
6,496 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Ferrari
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