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Lexus LC Coupe vs Mercedes SL Class comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (105,400 £ vs 112,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LC Coupe or Mercedes SL Class?

Lexus LC Coupe vs Mercedes SL Class: Key differences

Lexus LC Coupe

  • marginally cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
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Mercedes SL Class

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Lexus LC Coupe is marginally cheaper – starting at 105,400 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,319 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus LC Coupe uses 8.1 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

SL Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes SL Class offers clearly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 352 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Lexus LC Coupe takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers significantly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 530 Nm. That’s about 890 Nm more.

SL Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is only slightly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 1,930 kg. The difference is around 120 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus LC Coupe carries a bit more – 465 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes SL Class is far ahead overall 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 £112,700
SL Class

Mercedes SL Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 381 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 9 - 13.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 12 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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Mercedes SL Class

The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.

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Lexus LC Coupe
Mercedes SL Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
105,400 - 114,900 £
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Consumption L/100km
8.1 - 11.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
12 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
184 - 262 g/km
co2
206 - 309 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,930 - 1,980 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
172 - 197 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,770 mm
Length
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Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
1,345 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 465 kg
Payload
145 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
359 - 464 HP
Power HP
381 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.9 s
Max Speed
250 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
530 Nm
Torque
480 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
264 - 341 kW
Power kW
280 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
3,456 - 4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Lexus LC Coupe offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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