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Lexus RC vs Mercedes G-Class comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 605 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 106,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Mercedes G-Class?

Lexus RC vs Mercedes G-Class: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • markedly cheaper
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Mercedes G-Class

  • markedly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • substantially 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.

Lexus RC is markedly cheaper – starting at 82,300 £ , while the Mercedes G-Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,262 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes G-Class uses 8.7 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

G-Class

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 G-Class offers markedly more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 141 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Mercedes G-Class takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers considerably more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 644 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 G-Class offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is considerably lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 770 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G-Class offers substantially more boot space – 640 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 274 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G-Class carries markedly more – 715 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes G-Class 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 £106,600
G-Class

Mercedes G-Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 387 - 605 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 28 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 479 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
479 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
0 - 336 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
115 - 715 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, 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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