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Lexus RC vs Mercedes EQT comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Mercedes EQT?

Lexus RC vs Mercedes EQT: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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Mercedes EQT

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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes EQT is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,554 £.

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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 Lexus RC offers significantly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 342 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Mercedes EQT takes 12.6 s. That’s about 8.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus RC is clearly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Mercedes EQT tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 138 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers significantly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 275 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 EQT offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is moderately lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 210 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQT offers visibly more boot space – 551 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 185 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries very slightly more – 535 kg compared to 531 kg. That’s a difference of about 4 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RC 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 £82,300
RC

Lexus RC

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 464 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 11.8 L/100km
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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 EQT

The Mercedes EQT is Mercedes‑Benz’s compact electric people carrier that grafts the brand’s usual refinement onto a practical, family‑friendly van body. It makes school runs feel a little more upscale — quietly electric, sensibly packaged and unexpectedly pleasant to live with, especially if you like your practicality with a touch of luxury.

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Mercedes EQT

Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
27,800 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
265 - 278 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
268 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,023 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
242 - 551 L
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
1,979 L
Payload
535 kg
Payload
457 - 531 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
132 km/h
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
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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