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Lexus RC vs Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 1,169 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 132,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé?

Lexus RC vs Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 82,300 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé costs 132,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,272 £.

AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

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 AMG GT 4-Door Coupé offers clearly more power – delivering 1,169 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 705 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.4 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé delivers considerably more torque with 2,000 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 1,480 Nm more.

RC

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is significantly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,535 kg. The difference is around 820 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé offers only slightly more boot space – 400 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 34 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries somewhat more – 535 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé 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 £132,600
AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 816 - 1,169 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.1 - 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 686 - 690 km
Lexus RC
Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

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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 4-Door Coupé

The Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé transforms AMG's sports-car attitude into a surprisingly practical four-door package, pairing dramatic coupe looks with an interior that's both luxurious and genuinely usable. It's the choice for buyers who want supercar charisma without losing daily comfort — dramatic presence, a rorty soundtrack, and a chassis that turns routine drives into something worth smiling about.

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Lexus RC
Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

Costs and Consumption

Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
132,600 - 168,300 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
686 - 690 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
816 - 1,169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.4 - 2.8 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
1,800 - 2,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
600 - 860 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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