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Lexus RC vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 88,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Maserati Ghibli?

Lexus RC vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • very slightly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Maserati Ghibli

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  • noticeably more efficient
  • visibly more trunk space
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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:

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

Lexus RC is very slightly cheaper – starting at 82,300 £ , while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,424 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Maserati Ghibli uses 8.6 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

Ghibli

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 Lexus RC offers marginally more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 430 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Maserati Ghibli takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Maserati Ghibli is marginally faster – reaching 286 km/h, while the Lexus RC tops out at 270 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Ghibli delivers a bit more torque with 580 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

RC

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Maserati Ghibli offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is somewhat lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 238 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Ghibli offers visibly more boot space – 500 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 134 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Ghibli carries very slightly more – 577 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Maserati Ghibli is clearly ahead 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.

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Ghibli

Maserati Ghibli

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 330 - 430 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.6 - 11.1 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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Maserati Ghibli

Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
4,971 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
1,461 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Maserati
What drivetrain options does the Lexus RC have?

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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