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Lexus RC vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 41,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Mercedes Sprinter Bus?

Lexus RC vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • clearly more power
  • visibly lighter
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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes Sprinter Bus is considerably cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 40,945 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus uses 9.3 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

Sprinter Bus

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 clearly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 274 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus RC is substantially faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus tops out at 159 km/h. The difference is around 111 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers somewhat more torque with 520 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

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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: Lexus RC offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is visibly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 641 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries considerably more – 1,144 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 609 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RC 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 £82,300
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
268 g/km
co2
244 - 322 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
3
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,710 mm
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
535 kg
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

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