Car comparison

Lexus LC 500h V6vsLexus RC · Facelift 2018 300

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

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Lexus LC

500h V6

299 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2017-2019
VS

Lexus RC · Facelift 2018

300

241 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-present

Comparison overview

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Lexus LC 500h V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    299 hp
    223 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,292 km
    803 mi
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLC500h V6LexusRCFacelift 2018300
Power
299hp223kW
241hp180kW
Torque
348Nm257lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
2,012kg4,436lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Gross weight
2,465kg5,434lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
79.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
100.7s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,292km803mi
Calculated
673km418mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,456cc211cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,770mm188in
4,699mm185in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,839mm72in
Height
1,345mm53in
1,394mm55in
Wheelbase
2,870mm113in
2,731mm108in
Front track
1,630mm64in
-
Rear track
1,635mm64in
-
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
172L
294L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
84L
66L
CO2 emissions
148g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lexus LC 500h V6Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300PowerTorque
  • Lexus LC 500h V6: Power / Torque
  • Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusLC500h V66,600 rpm4,900 rpm6,850 rpm
LexusRCFacelift 2018300-1,650-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusLC500h V6LexusRCFacelift 2018300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
30.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLC500h V6
299 hp
223 kW
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
241 hp
180 kW

Lexus LC 500h V6 has 58 hp more than Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300 and Lexus LC 500h V6: 58 hp (43 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLC500h V6
348 Nm
257 lb-ft
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLC500h V6
2,012 kg
4,436 lb
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
1,695 kg
3,737 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLC500h V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLC500h V65.0 s
LexusRCFacelift 20183007.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus LC 500h V6 and Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300: 2.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLC500h V6
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lexus LC 500h V6 and Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300: 3.3 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
LexusLC500h V6
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLC500h V6
1,292 km
803 mi
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
673 km
418 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusLC500h V6
299 hp
223 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
241 hp
180 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
LexusLC500h V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
172 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,770 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,699 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 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
LexusLC500h V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Lexus LC 500h V6 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
LexusLC500h V6
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.0 s
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
7.5 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
LexusLC500h V6
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusLC500h V6LexusRCFacelift 2018300
Power
299 hp
223 kW
241 hp
180 kW
Torque
348 Nm
257 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
2,012 kg
4,436 lb
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
172 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,770 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,699 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 in
Range score
1,292 km
803 mi
673 km
418 mi
CO2 score
148 g/km
-
Trunk score
172 L
6.1 cu ft
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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 LC 500h V6Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LC 500h V6

  • Has 58 hp more
  • Is 2.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 619 km (385 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300

  • Has 2 Nm more
  • Is 317 kg lighter
  • Has 122 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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