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2016 Lexus RC 300

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Rating8.8

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Compact Coupe
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$42,610
Starting Price 

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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Smooth and strong V6 engine and standard AWD

Rivals are more engaging and corner-friendly

All-new model for 2016

Supreme ride quality

No manual transmission or RWD option

Exceptionally well-crafted cabin with premium quality materials all around

Unintuitive and distracting infotainment interface

Specs & Features

$42,610

price

255 hp @ 6400 rpm

horsepower

236 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.5L 6cyl AWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the compact coupe segment, the 2016 Lexus RC 300 Coupe is a direct competitor to the Audi A5 Coupe, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe, and the BMW 4 Series Coupe. With a single trim in the lineup, the RC 300 Coupe starts off at an MSRP of $42,770. It is offered with a 3.5L V6 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission, producing 255 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the RC 300 Coupe manages a 0-60 of 7.1 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 21 MPG. 

Buying Advice

The 2016 Lexus RC 300 Coupe is a premium and capable car in its segment. There is only one trim offered and we would recommend adding the Premium Package to it. It adds some extra features including blind-spot monitoring, rear-cross traffic alert, and heated and ventilated front seats. 

Trims

    Base
    $42,610 onwards
    • 18-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Nuluxe interior trim

Compare to similar cars

8.8
2016 Lexus RC 300

Price

$42,610

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.76

Horsepower

255 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque

236 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

Capacity

4

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8.0
2016 Audi TTS

$42,900- $51,900

Gasoline

7.95

220 hp @ 4500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

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8.8
2016 Audi S5

$53,100- $67,350

Gasoline

8.78

333 hp @ 5500 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

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8.8
2016 Audi A5

$40,500- $50,200

Gasoline

8.78

220 hp @ 4450 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

4

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7.5
2016 BMW M4

$65,700- $133,205

Gasoline

7.5

425 hp @ 5500 rpm

406 lb.-ft. @ 1850 rpm

4

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8.9
2016 BMW 4 Series

$41,650- $58,950

Gasoline

8.93

240 hp @ 5000 rpm

255 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

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8.3
2016 Jaguar F-TYPE

$65,000- $165,000

Gasoline

8.29

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

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8.4
2016 Lexus RC F

$62,805

Gasoline

8.44

467 hp @ 7100 rpm

389 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

4

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8.3
2016 Lexus RC 350

$42,780- $45,015

Gasoline

8.25

306 hp @ 6400 rpm

277 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

4

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8.0
2016 Lexus RC 200t

$39,995

Gasoline

7.95

241 hp @ 5800 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm

4

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2016 Lexus RC 300 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		6.4 sec--
    2016 BMW M4

    Ranked #1

    		3.9 sec12.1 sec155 mph
    		4.3 sec--
    		4.4 sec12.5 sec-
    		4.5 sec13.1 sec-
    2016 Audi TTS

    Ranked #5

    		4.6 sec13.3 sec155 mph
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    2016 Lexus RC 300 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		19 mpg26 mpg21 mpg17.4 gal.330.6/452.4 mi.
      		22 mpg35 mpg27 mpg15.8 gal.363.4/553 mi.
      2016 Audi A5

      Ranked #2

      		22 mpg32 mpg26 mpg16.1 gal.354.2/515.2 mi.
      2016 Audi TTS

      Ranked #2

      		23 mpg30 mpg26 mpg14.5 gal.- -
      		22 mpg32 mpg26 mpg17.4 gal.382.8/556.8 mi.
      		22 mpg30 mpg24 mpg16.9 gal.338/507 mi.

      2016 Lexus RC 300 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		184.8 in.72.4 in.55.1 in.5.3 in.107.5 in.
        		192.2 in.75.4 in.53.3 in.4 in.115.8 in.
        		185.2 in.72.6 in.54.7 in.5.1 in.107.5 in.
        		184.8 in.72.4 in.54.9 in.5.3 in.107.5 in.
        		184.8 in.72.4 in.54.9 in.5.3 in.107.5 in.
        2016 BMW M4

        Ranked #4

        		184.5 in.73.6 in.54.4 in.4.8 in.110.7 in.

        2016 Lexus RC 300 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		10.4 cu.ft.82 cu.ft.-
          2016 BMW M4

          Ranked #1

          		-103.3 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.
          		10.4 cu.ft.82 cu.ft.66.3 cu.ft.
          2016 Audi TTS

          Ranked #3

          		-125.3 cu.ft.50.3 cu.ft.
          		11 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.
          		11 cu.ft.91 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.

          2016 Lexus RC 300 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		-10.4 cu.ft.--
            		66.3 cu.ft.10.4 cu.ft.66.3 cu.ft.-
            		14.6 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.-
            2016 Audi A5

            Ranked #4

            		8.8 cu.ft.12.2 cu.ft.8.8 cu.ft.232 ft.
            		41 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.76 ft.
            		-10.4 cu.ft.--

            2016 Lexus RC 300 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		700 lbs.3891 lbs.
              		761 lbs.2888 lbs.
              2016 Audi A5

              Ranked #1

              		882 lbs.3483 lbs.
              2016 Audi TTS

              Ranked #1

              		794 lbs.- -
              2016 BMW M4

              Ranked #1

              		860 lbs.3530 lbs. -
              		700 lbs.3958 lbs.

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