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Porsche Panamera vs Lexus RC comparison

Compare performance (782 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (99,800 £ vs 82,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche Panamera or Lexus RC?

Porsche Panamera vs Lexus RC: Key differences

Porsche Panamera

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Lexus RC

  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Panamera

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Lexus RC is clearly cheaper – starting at 82,300 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,443 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Panamera uses 3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 8.8 L/100km.

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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 Porsche Panamera offers substantially more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 318 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Panamera is a bit faster – 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: the Porsche Panamera delivers considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 480 Nm more.

Panamera

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is slightly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 1,960 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Panamera offers markedly more boot space – 494 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 128 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Panamera carries only slightly more – 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 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £99,800
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/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 97 km
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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

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
99,800 - 212,100 £
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
69 - 274 g/km
co2
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Trunk capacity
366 L
Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Length
4,710 mm
Width
1,937 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
340 - 545 kg
Payload
535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Power HP
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Porsche
Brand
Lexus
What drive types are available for the Porsche Panamera?

The Porsche Panamera is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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