Car comparison

Lexus RC F 5.0vsLexus RC · Facelift 2018 300

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 RC · Facelift 2018

300

241 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-present

Comparison overview

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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
  • Best power-to-weight
    256 hp/t
    191 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • 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 practicality score
    52/100

Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300

  • Lightest
    1,695 kg
    3,737 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    673 km
    418 mi
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusRCF 5.0LexusRCFacelift 2018300
Power
477hp356kW
241hp180kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.0s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
100.7s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
14.4s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km380mi
Calculated
673km418mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,969cc303cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,705mm185in
4,699mm185in
Width
1,845mm73in
1,839mm72in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,394mm55in
Wheelbase
2,730mm107in
2,731mm108in
Front track
1,555mm61in
-
Rear track
1,560mm61in
-
Trunk volume-
294L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
66L
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 RC Facelift 2018 300PowerTorque
  • Lexus RC F 5.0: Power / Torque
  • Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300: 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
LexusRCFacelift 2018300-1,650-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusRCF 5.0LexusRCFacelift 2018300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 s
30.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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
5.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCF 5.0
477 hp
356 kW
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
241 hp
180 kW

Lexus RC F 5.0 has 236 hp more than Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300 and Lexus RC F 5.0: 236 hp (176 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
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
LexusRCF 5.0
1,860 kg
4,101 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
LexusRCF 5.0
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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
LexusRCF 5.04.5 s
LexusRCFacelift 20183007.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus RC F 5.0 and Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300: 3.0 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
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300 and Lexus RC F 5.0: 1.0 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
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
LexusRCF 5.0
611 km
380 mi
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
673 km
418 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
VehicleLexusRCF 5.0LexusRCFacelift 2018300
Power
477 hp
356 kW
241 hp
180 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,699 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 in
Range score
611 km
380 mi
673 km
418 mi
CO2 score
251 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus RC F 5.0Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus RC F 5.0

  • Has 236 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 3.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 114 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300

  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 62 km (39 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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