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NIO ET5 Wagon vs Lexus RC comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 82,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO ET5 Wagon or Lexus RC?

NIO ET5 Wagon vs Lexus RC: Key differences

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • significantly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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Lexus RC

  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ET5 Wagon

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 ET5 Wagon is significantly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,614 £.

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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 NIO ET5 Wagon offers very slightly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus RC is noticeably faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the NIO ET5 Wagon tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

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: NIO ET5 Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is noticeably lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 550 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers moderately more boot space – 450 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 84 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries moderately more – 535 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon 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 £40,700
ET5 Wagon

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 435 - 560 km
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NIO ET5 Wagon

The NIO ET5 Wagon blends sleek fastback styling with the sensible practicality of a wagon, delivering a premium-feeling cabin and clever cargo space that keeps life neatly packed. For buyers who want electric refinement without sacrificing family-hauler utility, the ET5 Wagon offers quiet, eager performance and smart packaging that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally enjoyable — yes, even with the dog and the golf clubs.

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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
40,700 - 58,700 £
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
3
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
366 L
Length
4,790 mm
Length
4,710 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
445 - 465 kg
Payload
535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
NIO
Brand
Lexus
What drive types are available for the NIO ET5 Wagon?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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