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Lexus RC vs Maserati Gran Convertible comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 143,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Maserati Gran Convertible?

Lexus RC vs Maserati Gran Convertible: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Maserati Gran Convertible

  • slightly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 82,300 £ , while the Maserati Gran Convertible costs 143,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 60,741 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Maserati Gran Convertible uses 10.2 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

Gran Convertible

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 Maserati Gran Convertible offers slightly 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 Maserati Gran Convertible is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Gran Convertible delivers slightly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 130 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is very slightly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 1,795 kg. The difference is around 80 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RC offers substantially more boot space – 366 L compared to 172 L. That’s a difference of about 194 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries only slightly more – 535 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RC is decisively ahead 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
Maserati Gran Convertible

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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 Gran Convertible

The Maserati GranCabrio is a striking, sun-loving grand tourer that blends Italian flair with a soundtrack that turns every weekend run into an event. It promises effortless cruising and a cabin wrapped in luxury materials, making it as comfortable on a coastal boulevard as it is show-stopping at a valet line.

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Lexus RC
Maserati Gran Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
143,100 - 177,800 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.2 - 10.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
230 - 235 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,795 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
172 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,957 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
500 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
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
490 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.9 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
600 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
361 - 404 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
Maserati
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