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Lexus RC vs Rolls-Royce Wraith comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 600 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 248,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Rolls-Royce Wraith?

Lexus RC vs Rolls-Royce Wraith: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Rolls-Royce Wraith

  • markedly more power
  • noticeably 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 82,300 £ , while the Rolls-Royce Wraith costs 248,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 165,746 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RC uses 11.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Rolls-Royce Wraith with 15.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

Wraith

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Rolls-Royce Wraith offers markedly more power – delivering 600 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Rolls-Royce Wraith takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus RC is barely faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Rolls-Royce Wraith tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Rolls-Royce Wraith delivers considerably more torque with 900 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is visibly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 645 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Rolls-Royce Wraith offers noticeably more boot space – 470 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 104 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries somewhat more – 535 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RC 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.

from £82,300
RC

Lexus RC

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 464 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 11.8 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
248,100 - 288,800 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.8 - 16.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
268 g/km
co2
357 - 365 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
83 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
3
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,360 - 2,440 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
5,269 - 5,285 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,947 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
1,507 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
370 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
600 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
850 - 900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
441 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
6,592 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Rolls-Royce
What drivetrain options does the Lexus RC have?

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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