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Lexus RC vs Mercedes E-Class Estate comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Mercedes E-Class Estate?

Lexus RC vs Mercedes E-Class Estate: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • slightly lighter
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Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes E-Class Estate is significantly cheaper – starting at 52,600 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,696 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 10.1 L/100km.

E-Class Estate

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 Estate offers noticeably 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 Estate is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers noticeably 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 Estate offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is slightly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 185 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers substantially more boot space – 615 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 249 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries somewhat more – 645 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate stands well ahead of its rival 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 £52,600
E-Class Estate

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 97 - 109 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 Estate

The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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Lexus RC
Mercedes E-Class Estate

Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
268 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 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
540 - 645 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 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
G, 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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