Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (2016 – 2020) vs Lexus LC (2016 – 2025): specs compared
The Lexus LC is the more powerful of the two, with up to 475 hp against 455 hp. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.3 s against 4.7 s. The Lexus LC has the higher top speed: 270 km/h against 249 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.4 L/100 km against 7.7 L/100 km. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is the lighter car, from 1,735 kg against 1,935 kg. At 4,760 mm, the Lexus LC is 130 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Klasse
2016 – 2020
|
Lexus
LC
2016 – 2025
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2016 – 2020 | 2016 – 2025 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Hybrid, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 367 – 456 hp | 360 – 475 hp |
| Torque | 500 – 700 Nm | 348 – 530 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.3 – 4.9 s | 4.7 – 5.0 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 249 – 270 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.7 – 9.0 L/100 km | 6.4 – 11.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm | 4,760 mm |
| Width | 1,877 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,316 mm | 1,346 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,586 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,735 – 1,795 kg | 1,935 – 2,012 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.