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Lexus RC vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Mercedes V Class?

Lexus RC vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes V Class

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly 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:

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 V Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 48,200 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,164 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes V Class uses 7.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

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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 substantially more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 227 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers very slightly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is clearly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 477 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries considerably more – 908 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 373 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RC stands out in the key areas 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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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
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
268 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
6
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
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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