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Lexus RC vs Porsche 911 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 711 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 125,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Porsche 911 Coupe?

Lexus RC vs Porsche 911 Coupe: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • significantly cheaper
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Porsche 911 Coupe

  • markedly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • very slightly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Lexus RC is significantly cheaper – starting at 82,300 £ , while the Porsche 911 Coupe costs 125,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,500 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche 911 Coupe uses 10.3 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

911 Coupe

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 Porsche 911 Coupe offers markedly more power – delivering 711 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 247 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche 911 Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche 911 Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Lexus RC offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche 911 Coupe is a bit lighter – 1,536 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 179 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche 911 Coupe offers very slightly more boot space – 373 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 7 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries considerably more – 535 kg compared to 310 kg. That’s a difference of about 225 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche 911 Coupe is slightly 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 £125,800
911 Coupe

Porsche 911 Coupe

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 394 - 711 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 10.3 - 13.8 L/100km
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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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The Porsche 911 Coupe remains the iconic sports car you buy when you want a thrilling weekend weapon that still behaves like a civilized companion during the weekdays. Its classic silhouette and razor‑sharp handling deliver a grin-inducing drive every time, while the polished interior and intuitive controls remind you this is a car built for drivers, not just headlines.

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Porsche 911 Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
125,800 - 301,000 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 13.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
268 g/km
co2
233 - 312 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
1,536 - 1,815 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
373 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,900 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
228 - 310 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
394 - 711 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
450 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
290 - 523 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,981 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Porsche
What drivetrain options does the Lexus RC have?

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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