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Lexus RC vs Mercedes EQS comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 80,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Mercedes EQS?

Lexus RC vs Mercedes EQS: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes EQS

  • marginally cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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.

Mercedes EQS is marginally cheaper – starting at 80,900 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,412 £.

EQS

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 EQS 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 EQS is barely 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 EQS delivers visibly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

RC

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Mercedes EQS offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is substantially lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,550 kg. The difference is around 835 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS offers noticeably more boot space – 610 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 244 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS carries very 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 EQS is decisively ahead 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 £80,900
EQS

Mercedes EQS

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 367 - 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 810 - 920 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 EQS

The Mercedes EQS is a silent, spaceship-like flagship that turns electric luxury into zen on wheels, wrapped in a swooping design that insists on being admired. Inside it’s all glassy screens and soft-touch surfaces that make long trips feel like first class, and the driving experience is composed and effortless — like a courteous butler with an electric heart.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
810 - 920 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
610 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
545 - 570 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
367 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
270 - 430 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
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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