Lexus RC alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Lexus RC, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Lexus RC and are good next research steps.

from £31,400

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

Price 31,400 - 36,700 £
Body Type Coupe
Engine Type Petrol
Transmission Manual
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP 132 HP
Consumption L/100km 6.2 L/100km
Seats 2
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.6 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 152 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model MX-5
Model MX-5 RF 1.5 SKYACTIV-G 132
CO2 Efficiency Class E
Trim Level Prime-Line, Exclusive-Line, Kazari, Homura
Power kW 97 kW
co2 140 g/km
Engine capacity 1,496 cm3
Curb weight 1,114 kg
Trunk capacity 127 L
Width 1,735 mm
Brand Mazda
Payload 166 kg
Variant RF

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clearly cheaper
clearly more efficient
clearly lighter

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from £34,300

Tesla Model Y

Price 34,300 - 53,100 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Electric
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP 299 - 460 HP
Consumption kWh/100km 13.1 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range 534 - 622 km
Seats 5 - 7
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.5 - 7.2 s
Model Year 2,025 - 2,026
Torque 420 - 660 Nm
Model Model Y
Model Model Y Performance, Model Y, Model Y Premium Maximum Range
CO2 Efficiency Class A
Trim Level AWD, AWD (7-Sitzer)
Power kW 220 - 338 kW
co2 0 g/km
Curb weight 1,976 - 2,108 kg
Trunk capacity 822 - 836 L
Width 1,920 mm
Brand Tesla
Payload 435 - 472 kg

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Quick data check: Tesla Model Y

clearly cheaper
noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
significantly more trunk space

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from £63,300

Lexus RX

Price 63,300 - 87,400 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Full Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 207 - 371 HP
Consumption L/100km 3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Electric Range 67 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.2 - 7.9 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Torque 551 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model RX
Model RX 500h, RX 350h, RX 450h+
CO2 Efficiency Class G, E, B
Trim Level F Sport+ AWD Automatik, Comfort AWD CVT, Business Line AWD CVT, Executive Line AWD CVT, F Sport Design AWD CVT, Luxury Line AWD CVT
Power kW 152 - 273 kW
co2 75 - 183 g/km
Engine capacity 2,393 - 2,487 cm3
Curb weight 2,040 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity 461 L
Width 1,920 mm
Brand Lexus
Payload 575 - 620 kg

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visibly cheaper
considerably more efficient
clearly more trunk space

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from £26,900

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

Price 26,900 - 72,900 £
Body Type Cargo Van
Engine Type Electric, Diesel
Transmission Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 114 - 204 HP
Consumption L/100km 7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km 27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range 194 - 444 km
Battery Capacity 56 - 113 kWh
Seats 3
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Max Speed 90 km/h
Torque 300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Doors 4
Model Sprinter
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CO2 Efficiency Class A, G
Trim Level Pro, Select, (Hinterradantrieb), 9G-TRONIC (Hinterradantrieb), Pro (Hinterradantrieb), Pro 9G-TRONIC (Hinterradantrieb), Select 9G-TRONIC (Hinterradantrieb), Select (Hinterradantrieb), Pro Allrad 9G-TRONIC (Hinterradantrieb), Select Allrad 9G-TRONIC (Hinterradantrieb), "30 Jahre Sprinter" 9G-TRONIC (Hinterradantrieb), "30 Jahre Sprinter", "30 Jahre Sprinter" Allrad 9G-TRONIC (Hinterradantrieb), "30 Jahre Sprinter" (Hinterradantrieb)
Power kW 84 - 150 kW
co2 0 - 333 g/km
Engine capacity 1,950 cm3
Curb weight 2,052 - 3,166 kg
Fuel tank capacity 71 L
Length 5,932 - 7,367 mm
Width 1,993 mm
Height 2,331 - 2,663 mm
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Max trunk capacity 9,000 - 15,500 L
Payload 577 - 2,641 kg

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Quick data check: Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

considerably cheaper
substantially more efficient

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from £71,100

Cadillac Lyriq

Price 71,100 - 93,300 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Electric
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 528 - 646 HP
Consumption kWh/100km 21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range 471 - 530 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.6 - 5.3 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Torque 610 - 880 Nm
Model LYRIQ
Model LYRIQ, LYRIQ-V
CO2 Efficiency Class A
Trim Level Luxury AWD, Sport AWD, AWD
Power kW 388 - 475 kW
co2 0 g/km
Curb weight 2,774 kg
Trunk capacity 588 L
Width 1,977 mm
Brand Cadillac
Payload 426 kg

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Quick data check: Cadillac Lyriq

somewhat cheaper
noticeably more power
a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
visibly more trunk space

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£428,571

Lamborghini Revuelto

Price 428,600 £
Body Type Coupe
Engine Type Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 1,015 HP
Seats 2
Acceleration 0-100km/h 2.5 s
Model Year 2023
Max Speed 350 km/h
Number of Cylinders 12
Doors 2
Model Revuelto
Model Revuelto
Trim Level e-DCT
Power kW 746 kW
Engine capacity 6,498 cm3
Curb weight 1,847 kg
Trunk capacity 0 L
Length 4,947 mm
Width 2,033 mm
Height 1,160 mm
Brand Lamborghini

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Quick data check: Lamborghini Revuelto

significantly more power
significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

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