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Lexus RC vs Ferrari 296 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 348,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Ferrari 296 Coupe?

Lexus RC vs Ferrari 296 Coupe: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • significantly cheaper
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Ferrari 296 Coupe

  • substantially more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • substantially 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

RC

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Lexus RC is significantly cheaper – starting at 82,300 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Coupe costs 348,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 266,529 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ferrari 296 Coupe uses 8.9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

296 Coupe

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 Ferrari 296 Coupe offers substantially more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 416 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Coupe delivers noticeably more torque with 755 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 235 Nm more.

RC

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Lexus RC offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 296 Coupe is only slightly lighter – 1,670 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries significantly more – 535 kg compared to 225 kg. That’s a difference of about 310 kg.

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
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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 296 Coupe

Slip behind the wheel of the Ferrari 296 GTB and you get a compact supercar that turns everyday roads into a racetrack with intoxicating urgency and razor-sharp poise. It's the perfect choice for drivers who want headline-grabbing performance and Ferrari drama without the showroom theatrics, all wrapped in stunning Italian design.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
348,900 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
225 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Ferrari
What drivetrain options does the Lexus RC have?

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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