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Lexus RC vs Porsche Panamera - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (464 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (82300 £ vs 99800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Porsche Panamera?

Lexus RC

Porsche Panamera

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 has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 82300 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17443 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Porsche Panamera manages with 3 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.80 L. The difference is about 8.80 L per 100 km.

Panamera

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 Panamera has a decisively edge – offering 782 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 318 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 2.90 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.30 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Panamera performs slightly better – reaching 325 km/h, while the Lexus RC tops out at 270 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Panamera pulls clearly stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 480 Nm difference.

RC

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In curb weight, Lexus RC is slightly lighter – 1715 kg compared to 1960 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Panamera offers distinct more room – 494 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 128 L.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Panamera slight takes the win – 545 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Panamera sits well ahead of its rival 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.

Lexus RC
Porsche Panamera

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Panamera

Porsche Panamera

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 782 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12 L
  • Electric Range : 83 - 97 km

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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Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera blends sports-car sharpness with luxury-sedan refinement, serving driving thrills up front while pampering passengers in the back. Poised, polished and mischievously quick, it’s the car for buyers who want exotic performance without losing everyday comfort.

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Lexus RC
Porsche Panamera

Costs and Consumption

Price
82300 - 101500 £
Price
99800 - 212100 £
Consumption L/100km
11.80 L
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
268 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
3
Doors
5
Curb weight
1715 kg
Curb weight
1960 - 2535 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
4710 mm
Length
5052 - 5204 mm
Width
1845 mm
Width
1937 mm
Height
1390 mm
Height
1415 - 1428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1255 - 1385 L
Payload
535 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
500 - 1000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
4969 cm3
Engine capacity
2894 - 3996 cm3

General

Model Year
2021 - 2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Porsche
What drive types are available for the Lexus RC?

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.