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Lexus RC vs Mercedes AMG GT comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 102,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Mercedes AMG GT?

Lexus RC vs Mercedes AMG GT: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • markedly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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Mercedes AMG GT

  • considerably more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

RC

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 RC is markedly cheaper – starting at 82,300 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT costs 102,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,176 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes AMG GT uses 10.3 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

AMG GT

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes AMG GT offers considerably 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 AMG GT is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes AMG GT delivers significantly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 900 Nm more.

RC

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Lexus RC offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is only slightly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 1,790 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries clearly more – 535 kg compared to 215 kg. That’s a difference of about 320 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes AMG GT is clearly superior 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 £102,500
AMG GT

Mercedes AMG GT

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 435 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 10.3 - 14 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 11 km
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Lexus RC

The Lexus RC cuts a dramatic figure on the road with its bold grille and sculpted coupe silhouette, blending Japanese refinement with a dash of show-off flair. Inside it favors comfort and clever detailing over racetrack theatrics, so if you want a luxurious, dependable coupe that rewards everyday driving with poise and a grin, the RC is hard to ignore.

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Mercedes AMG GT

The Mercedes-AMG GT is a theatrical sports car with prowling looks and an aggressive exhaust note that announces its intentions the moment it fires up. It pairs ferocious performance with surprising everyday usability — a taut yet forgiving chassis and a cockpit that feels special — making sensible buyers suddenly very good at justifying indulgence.

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Mercedes AMG GT

Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
102,500 - 194,400 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
235 - 319 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,929 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
170 - 215 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
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
464 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
520 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Lexus RC have?

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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