The only thing more endangered than the sport coupe is the V-8 engine, which makes the 2021 Lexus RC a kind of spirit unicorn with the Ford Mustang muscle car.
The 2021 Toyota Supra built in partnership with BMW is its most natural competitor.
The trio of German sports coupes are always good, with the 4-Series getting redesigned for 2021 and the C-Class to follow for 2022.
Audi kept the A5 fresh with RS performance editions and a new Sportback, but it’s overdue for an overhaul.
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The 2021 Lexus RC sports coupe dials up the fun while still being affordable. |
Spin the bottle, hit the 2021 Audi A5 convertible, coupe, or hatchback, and you’re a winner. They’re all good-looking. |
The redesigned 2021 BMW 4-Series has evolved into a technology powerhouse with wonderfully responsive powertrains, but the coupe lacks playfulness. |
The 2021 Ford Mustang flips its own blue-collar script with natural agility and searing V-8 performance. |
Svelte, sporty, and somewhat understated, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class should be at the top of your compact luxury sedan shopping list. |
The 2021 Toyota Supra gains a less powerful, more intriguing turbo-4 edition. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $42,220 | $41,800 | $45,600 | $27,205 | $41,600 | $43,090 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 16 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Subcompact Cars | Midsize Cars | Subcompact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Compact Cars | Two Seaters |
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| RC 300 RWD | Premium 40 TFSI quattro | 430i Coupe | EcoBoost Fastback | C 300 Sedan | 2.0 Automatic (GS) |
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| Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Coupe | quattro Sportback | Coupe | Fastback | Sedan | Coupe |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2021 Lexus RC vs. 2021 Audi A5 | 2021 Lexus RC vs. 2021 BMW 4-Series | 2021 Lexus RC vs. 2021 Ford Mustang | 2021 Lexus RC vs. 2021 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 2021 Lexus RC vs. 2021 Toyota Supra | |
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