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2016 Lexus RC 350

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Rating8.3

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Compact Coupe
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$42,780 - $45,015
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Uniquely designed interior

Interior cabin storage found to be insufficient

New Lexus inform service connect available

Noise-free ride quality

Not-so-fun to drive compared to rivals

The engine is smooth and delivers potent performance

Specs & Features

$42,780

price

306 hp @ 6400 rpm

horsepower

277 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.5L 6cyl RWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2016 Lexus RC 350 Coupe is a compact coupe offered in 1 trim, starting off at a base MSRP of $42,780. For that price, it mainly competes with the Audi A5, the BMW 4 Series Coupe, and the Cadillac ATS Coupe. Between 1 trim, the Lexus RC 350 offers a single powertrain. It is a 3.5L V6 engine making 306 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque. However, there is a choice between a 6-speed automatic and 8-speed automatic transmission. The Lexus RC 350 reaches 60 mph from zero in 6.1 seconds on its base engine. Depending on the powertrain, the Lexus RC 350 can manage a combined fuel economy of between 21 and 22 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 9 striking colors the Lexus RC 350 comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

Only 1 trim is available under the Lexus RC 350, which offers an impressive yet refined engine. The “accessory” and “premium” package ($1,790) will help you feel more at home within the car itself with features like the cargo net, trunk mat, blind-spot detection system, heated and ventilated seats, and much more.

Trims

    Base
    $42,780 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

8.3
2016 Lexus RC 350

Price

$42,780- $45,015

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.25

Horsepower

306 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque

277 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

Capacity

4

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$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

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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

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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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8.8
2016 Lexus RC 300

$42,610

Gasoline

8.76

255 hp @ 6400 rpm

236 lb.-ft. @ 2000 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

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2016 Lexus RC 350 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		5.8 sec14.3 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 350 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		19 mpg28 mpg22 mpg17.4 gal.330.6/487.2 mi.
      		22 mpg35 mpg27 mpg15.8 gal.363.4/553 mi.
      2016 Audi TTS

      Ranked #2

      		23 mpg30 mpg26 mpg14.5 gal.- -
      		22 mpg32 mpg26 mpg17.4 gal.382.8/556.8 mi.
      2016 Audi A5

      Ranked #2

      		22 mpg32 mpg26 mpg16.1 gal.354.2/515.2 mi.
      		22 mpg30 mpg24 mpg16.9 gal.338/507 mi.

      2016 Lexus RC 350 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		184.8 in.72.4 in.54.9 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.55.1 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 350 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		10.4 cu.ft.82 cu.ft.66.3 cu.ft.
          2016 BMW M4

          Ranked #1

          		-103.3 cu.ft.11 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.
          		9.2 cu.ft.86 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.

          2016 Lexus RC 350 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		66.3 cu.ft.10.4 cu.ft.66.3 cu.ft.-
            		14.6 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.-
            		41 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.76 ft.
            		-10.4 cu.ft.--
            2016 Audi S5

            Ranked #5

            		-12.2 cu.ft.-76 ft.
            2016 BMW M4

            Ranked #6

            		68.5 cu.ft.-11 cu.ft.-

            2016 Lexus RC 350 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		700 lbs.3748 lbs.
              2016 BMW M4

              Ranked #1

              		860 lbs.3530 lbs. -
              		700 lbs.3891 lbs.
              		700 lbs.3958 lbs.
              		761 lbs.2888 lbs.
              		-3455 lbs.

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              MPG Combined : 22 mpg

              0-60 : 5.8 sec

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