Car comparison

Lexus RC F 5.0vsLexus LC 500 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Lexus RC

F 5.0

477 hp4969 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2014-2018
VS

Lexus LC

500 V8

464 hp4969 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2019-2026

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Lexus RC F 5.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    477 hp
    356 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,860 kg
    4,101 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    256 hp/t
    191 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.1 L/100 km
    14.6 mpg US
    17.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusRCF 5.0LexusLC500 V8
Power
477hp356kW
464hp346kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
2,375kg5,236lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.0s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
72.6s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
14.4s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
245hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km380mi
Calculated
707km439mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,969cc303cu in
4,969cc303cu in
Length
4,705mm185in
4,770mm188in
Width
1,845mm73in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,345mm53in
Wheelbase
2,730mm107in
2,870mm113in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume-
197L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
82L
CO2 emissions
251g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lexus RC F 5.0Lexus LC 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Lexus RC F 5.0: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LC 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusRCF 5.06,400-7,100 rpm4,800-5,600 rpm7,350 rpm
LexusLC500 V87,100 rpm4,800 rpm7,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusRCF 5.0LexusLC500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 s
15.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCF 5.0
477 hp
356 kW
LexusLC500 V8
464 hp
346 kW

Lexus RC F 5.0 has 13 hp more than Lexus LC 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus LC 500 V8 and Lexus RC F 5.0: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCF 5.0
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
LexusLC500 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCF 5.0
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
LexusLC500 V8
1,895 kg
4,178 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCF 5.0
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
LexusLC500 V8
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCF 5.04.5 s
LexusLC500 V84.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus RC F 5.0 and Lexus LC 500 V8: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCF 5.0
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
LexusLC500 V8
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lexus RC F 5.0 and Lexus LC 500 V8: 0.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCF 5.0
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
LexusLC500 V8
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCF 5.0
611 km
380 mi
LexusLC500 V8
707 km
439 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusRCF 5.0
477 hp
356 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
LexusLC500 V8
464 hp
346 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LexusRCF 5.0
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,705 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
LexusLC500 V8
Power
464 hp
346 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
197 L
7.0 cu ft
Length
4,770 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
LexusRCF 5.0
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
LexusLC500 V8
Power
464 hp
346 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Lexus RC F 5.0 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
LexusRCF 5.0
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
4.5 s
LexusLC500 V8
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
4.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
LexusRCF 5.0
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
LexusLC500 V8
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusRCF 5.0LexusLC500 V8
Power
477 hp
356 kW
464 hp
346 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,705 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
197 L
7.0 cu ft
Length
4,770 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in
Range score
611 km
380 mi
707 km
439 mi
CO2 score
251 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
197 L
7.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus RC F 5.0Lexus LC 500 V8
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus RC F 5.0

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Lexus LC 500 V8

  • Has 96 km (60 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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