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Lexus RC vs Mercedes E-Class comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Mercedes E-Class?

Lexus RC vs Mercedes E-Class: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • barely lighter
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Mercedes E-Class

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 E-Class is substantially cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,838 £.

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

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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 E-Class offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 121 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 230 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 E-Class offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is barely lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 95 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class offers visibly more boot space – 540 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 174 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class carries slightly more – 640 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class holds a decisive 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.

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E-Class

Mercedes E-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 101 - 116 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 E-Class

The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.

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Comfortable car, beautiful lines, powerful and economical to run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
268 g/km
co2
39 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
530 - 640 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
520 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

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