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Lexus RC vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 234,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or McLaren Supercar Series Roadster?

Lexus RC vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • significantly cheaper
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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally 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 McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 151,672 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster uses 4.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 7 L/100km.

Supercar Series 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 McLaren Supercar Series Roadster offers visibly 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 Roadster is clearly 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 Roadster delivers markedly more torque with 720 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 200 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, McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is marginally lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is clearly superior 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.

£234,000
Supercar Series Roadster

McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 700 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 33 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
234,000 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,560 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
-
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
What drivetrain options does the Lexus RC have?

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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