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Lexus RC vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 26,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Mercedes Sprinter Transporter?

Lexus RC vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • clearly more power
  • a bit lighter

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

RC

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 55,380 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter uses 7.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

Sprinter Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus RC offers clearly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 260 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus RC is substantially faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter tops out at 90 km/h. The difference is around 180 km/h.

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

RC

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Lexus RC offers more seats – 4 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is a bit lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,052 kg. The difference is around 337 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries significantly more – 2,641 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,106 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is clearly superior 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 £26,900
Sprinter Transporter

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 114 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 194 - 444 km
Lexus RC
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

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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 Sprinter Transporter

The Mercedes Sprinter is the dependable workhorse that makes light of heavy loads, blending smart practicality with a surprisingly carlike cabin that keeps drivers sane on long runs. With a range of configurations and a reputation for durability, it’s the van buyers turn to when they need something tough, clever and oddly enjoyable to drive.

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Lexus RC
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
co2
268 g/km
co2
0 - 333 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
3
Doors
3
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,710 mm
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Payload
535 kg
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
114 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
90 km/h
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
84 - 150 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
A, G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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