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Lexus RC vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Lexus RC vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Lexus RC

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

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 60,587 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6.7 L/100km.

Citan Transporter

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 Lexus RC offers considerably 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 RC is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 7.4 s quicker.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers significantly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 250 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 Citan Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is visibly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 334 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries noticeably more – 787 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 252 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter holds a solid 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 £21,700
Citan Transporter

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 131 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 262 - 290 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 Citan Transporter

The Mercedes Citan is a practical, city-friendly van that blends Mercedes' premium touches with sensible commercial utility — it's nimble in tight streets, easy to load, and feels more polished than its price suggests. For small-business owners who want something professional-looking without fuss, the Citan is a dependable workhorse that won’t embarrass you at client meetings and is surprisingly pleasant to drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
268 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
3
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,710 mm
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
535 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, 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
464 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

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