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Lexus RC vs Maserati GranTurismo comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 135,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Maserati GranTurismo?

Lexus RC vs Maserati GranTurismo: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • considerably cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Maserati GranTurismo

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  • a bit more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 82,300 £ , while the Maserati GranTurismo costs 135,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 53,448 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Maserati GranTurismo uses 10 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

GranTurismo

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 Maserati GranTurismo offers a bit 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 GranTurismo is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

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

RC

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

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

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RC offers moderately more boot space – 366 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 56 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries very 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 holds a solid overall lead 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 GranTurismo

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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 GranTurismo

The Maserati GranTurismo is a swooping Italian grand tourer that marries dramatic, museum-worthy styling with a sonorous exhaust note that insists on being noticed. It’s the kind of indulgent cruiser for buyers who want theatrical presence and a luxurious, long-distance demeanour rather than everyday practicality.

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Lexus RC
Maserati GranTurismo

Costs and Consumption

Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
135,800 - 170,500 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
226 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,795 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
310 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
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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
3.5 - 3.9 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
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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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