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Lexus RC vs McLaren Supercar Series Coupe comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 213,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or McLaren Supercar Series Coupe?

Lexus RC vs McLaren Supercar Series Coupe: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • clearly cheaper
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McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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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:

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

Lexus RC is clearly cheaper – starting at 82,300 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe costs 213,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 130,672 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe uses 4.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 7.2 L/100km.

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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 McLaren Supercar Series Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 236 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe delivers markedly more torque with 720 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 200 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, McLaren Supercar Series Coupe is slightly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 217 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The McLaren Supercar Series Coupe holds a decisive 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.

£213,000
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McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 700 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 33 km
Lexus RC
McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

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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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McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

The McLaren Supercar Series Coupe arrives like a scalpel with a spoiler, pairing race-bred theatrics with a civility that makes it livable on the street while still thrilling on a back road. If you crave exotic looks, dramatic doors and a cabin that rewards attentive driving, this coupe serves up pure performance with just enough comfort to keep your mates impressed and slightly terrified.

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Lexus RC
McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
213,000 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
104 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
1,498 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
-

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
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
520 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Lexus
Brand
McLaren
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