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Mercedes SL Class vs Lexus LC Coupe comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 105,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Lexus LC Coupe?

Mercedes SL Class vs Lexus LC Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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Lexus LC Coupe

  • marginally cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

SL Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Lexus LC Coupe is marginally cheaper – starting at 105,400 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,319 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus LC Coupe uses 8.1 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

LC Coupe

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 Mercedes SL Class offers significantly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 352 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Lexus LC Coupe takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers substantially more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 530 Nm. That’s about 890 Nm more.

SL Class

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is very slightly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 1,930 kg. The difference is around 120 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes SL Class offers a bit more boot space – 240 L compared to 197 L. That’s a difference of about 43 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus LC Coupe carries moderately more – 465 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes SL 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 £112,700
SL Class

Mercedes SL Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 435 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9 - 13.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 12 km
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Mercedes SL Class

The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.

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Lexus LC Coupe

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Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
105,400 - 114,900 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.1 - 11.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
184 - 262 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
82 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,930 - 1,980 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 197 L
Length
-
Length
4,770 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
1,345 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
359 - 464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 - 270 km/h
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
530 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
264 - 341 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
3,456 - 4,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lexus
What drive types are available for the Mercedes SL Class?

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

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