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Lexus RC vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Mercedes C-Class Saloon?

Lexus RC vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon: Key differences

Lexus RC

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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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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.

Mercedes C-Class Saloon is substantially cheaper – starting at 41,300 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,003 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon uses 4.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 7.3 L/100km.

C-Class Saloon

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 Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers markedly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 216 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers significantly more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 500 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C-Class Saloon is barely lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 20 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers slightly more boot space – 455 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 89 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon carries only slightly more – 570 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon 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 £41,300
C-Class Saloon

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 183 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 9 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
119 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
485 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, 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
183 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
520 Nm
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, 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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