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Lexus RC vs SERES 5 comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 55,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or SERES 5?

Lexus RC vs SERES 5: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • clearly lighter
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SERES 5

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

SERES 5 is significantly cheaper – starting at 55,700 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,623 £.

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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 SERES 5 offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 121 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SERES 5 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SERES 5 delivers clearly more torque with 940 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: SERES 5 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

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

Looking at boot space, the SERES 5 offers only slightly more boot space – 367 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 1 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries visibly more – 535 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SERES 5 stands 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.

£55,705
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SERES 5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 430 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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SERES 5

The Seres 5 carves a convincing niche in the crowded compact crossover market with bold styling and a surprisingly upscale cabin that feels larger than its footprint suggests. It’s an easy, fuss-free choice for shoppers after modern EV practicality and sensible running costs, delivered with a friendly personality that won’t try to outshine more expensive rivals.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
55,700 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
430 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
367 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
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Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,930 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
375 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
585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
520 Nm
Torque
940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
430 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
SERES
What drivetrain options does the Lexus RC have?

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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