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Lexus LC Coupe vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (105,400 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LC Coupe or Mercedes Citan?

Lexus LC Coupe vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

Lexus LC Coupe

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes Citan

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

LC Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes Citan is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Lexus LC Coupe costs 105,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 82,942 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan uses 5.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus LC Coupe with 8.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

Citan

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus LC Coupe offers significantly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 333 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus LC Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 8.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus LC Coupe is markedly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Mercedes Citan tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 87 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus LC Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 530 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes Citan offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan is noticeably lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,930 kg. The difference is around 374 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers significantly more boot space – 551 L compared to 197 L. That’s a difference of about 354 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries noticeably more – 644 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 179 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £22,400
Citan

Mercedes Citan

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 131 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 265 - 280 km
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Lexus LC Coupe

The Lexus LC is a striking grand tourer that fuses Japanese craftsmanship with theatrical styling; slipping into its cockpit feels like being handed a bespoke suit—polished, dramatic and effortlessly comfortable. It prefers to seduce rather than shout, delivering a serene yet engaging drive for buyers who want presence and refinement without supercar fuss.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
105,400 - 114,900 £
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
8.1 - 11.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
184 - 262 g/km
co2
0 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,930 - 1,980 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
172 - 197 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Length
4,770 mm
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,345 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Payload
445 - 465 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
359 - 464 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Max Speed
250 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
530 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
264 - 341 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
3,456 - 4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Lexus LC Coupe offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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