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Lexus RC vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Lexus RC vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • markedly lighter
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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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.

NIO ET5 Wagon is substantially cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,614 £.

ET5 Wagon

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 NIO ET5 Wagon offers only slightly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus RC is visibly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the NIO ET5 Wagon tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers noticeably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

RC

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: NIO ET5 Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is markedly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 550 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers moderately more boot space – 450 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 84 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries somewhat more – 535 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon 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 £40,700
ET5 Wagon

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 435 - 560 km
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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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NIO ET5 Wagon

The NIO ET5 Wagon blends sleek fastback styling with the sensible practicality of a wagon, delivering a premium-feeling cabin and clever cargo space that keeps life neatly packed. For buyers who want electric refinement without sacrificing family-hauler utility, the ET5 Wagon offers quiet, eager performance and smart packaging that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally enjoyable — yes, even with the dog and the golf clubs.

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NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
268 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
535 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
NIO
What drivetrain options does the Lexus RC have?

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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