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Lexus RC vs Maserati MC20 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 235,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Maserati MC20 Roadster?

Lexus RC vs Maserati MC20 Roadster: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more trunk space
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Maserati MC20 Roadster

  • noticeably more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Lexus RC is significantly cheaper – starting at 82,300 £ , while the Maserati MC20 Roadster costs 235,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 153,227 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Maserati MC20 Roadster uses 11.7 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

MC20 Roadster

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 MC20 Roadster offers noticeably more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 166 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati MC20 Roadster is clearly 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 Maserati MC20 Roadster is moderately faster – reaching 320 km/h, while the Lexus RC tops out at 270 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati MC20 Roadster delivers noticeably more torque with 730 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 210 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, Maserati MC20 Roadster is somewhat lighter – 1,534 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 181 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RC offers significantly more boot space – 366 L compared to 100 L. That’s a difference of about 266 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries substantially more – 535 kg compared to 256 kg. That’s a difference of about 279 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
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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 MC20 Roadster

Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
235,600 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
3
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,534 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
100 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
4,669 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,965 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
1,224 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
256 kg

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
630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
320 km/h
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
730 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
463 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
3,000 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
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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