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Mercedes EQS vs Lexus RC comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (80,900 £ vs 82,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS or Lexus RC?

Mercedes EQS vs Lexus RC: Key differences

Mercedes EQS

  • only slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Lexus RC

  • clearly lighter
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes EQS is only slightly cheaper – starting at 80,900 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,412 £.

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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 Mercedes EQS offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 121 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQS is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS delivers markedly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 280 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 EQS offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is clearly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,550 kg. The difference is around 835 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS offers visibly more boot space – 610 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 244 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS carries barely more – 570 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS 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 £80,900
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Mercedes EQS

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 367 - 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 810 - 920 km
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Mercedes EQS

The Mercedes EQS is a silent, spaceship-like flagship that turns electric luxury into zen on wheels, wrapped in a swooping design that insists on being admired. Inside it’s all glassy screens and soft-touch surfaces that make long trips feel like first class, and the driving experience is composed and effortless — like a courteous butler with an electric heart.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
810 - 920 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Trunk capacity
610 L
Trunk capacity
366 L
Length
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Length
4,710 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
-
Height
1,390 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
545 - 570 kg
Payload
535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
367 - 585 HP
Power HP
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Torque
520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lexus
What drive types are available for the Mercedes EQS?

The Mercedes EQS is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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