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Lexus RC vs NIO ET7 comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or NIO ET7?

Lexus RC vs NIO ET7: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • considerably lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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NIO ET7

  • noticeably cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 ET7 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 59,900 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,414 £.

ET7

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 NIO ET7 offers noticeably more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 189 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET7 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus RC is markedly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the NIO ET7 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET7 delivers markedly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 330 Nm more.

RC

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: NIO ET7 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is considerably lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 719 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RC offers very slightly more boot space – 366 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries somewhat more – 535 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET7 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.

from £59,900
ET7

NIO ET7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 451 - 584 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
451 - 584 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
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
5,101 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
1,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
446 - 466 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
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2022
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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