Car comparison

Lexus RC F 5.0vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Lexus RC

F 5.0

477 hp4969 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2014-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217)

S 500

455 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2015-2017

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Lexus RC F 5.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    477 hp
    356 kW
  • Lightest
    1,860 kg
    4,101 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    256 hp/t
    191 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500

  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    204 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 mi
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusRCF 5.0Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500
Power
477hp356kW
455hp339kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
2,585kg5,699lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.0s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
63.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
14.4s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
345Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km380mi
Calculated
909km565mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,969cc303cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,705mm185in
5,027mm198in
Width
1,845mm73in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
2,730mm107in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,649mm65in
Trunk volume-
400L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
80L
CO2 emissions
251g/km
204g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lexus RC F 5.0Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500PowerTorque
  • Lexus RC F 5.0: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusRCF 5.06,400-7,100 rpm4,800-5,600 rpm7,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 5005,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusRCF 5.0Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 s
16.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCF 5.0
477 hp
356 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500
455 hp
339 kW

Lexus RC F 5.0 has 22 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 and Lexus RC F 5.0: 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCF 5.0
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCF 5.0
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500
2,030 kg
4,475 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCF 5.0
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCF 5.04.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 5004.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus RC F 5.0 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCF 5.0
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 and Lexus RC F 5.0: 2.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCF 5.0
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCF 5.0
611 km
380 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500
909 km
565 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusRCF 5.0
477 hp
356 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500
455 hp
339 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LexusRCF 5.0
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,705 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
LexusRCF 5.0
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
LexusRCF 5.0
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
4.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
LexusRCF 5.0
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusRCF 5.0Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500
Power
477 hp
356 kW
455 hp
339 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
2,030 kg
4,475 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,705 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Range score
611 km
380 mi
909 km
565 mi
CO2 score
251 g/km
204 g/km
Trunk score
-
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus RC F 5.0Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus RC F 5.0

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500

  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 298 km (185 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 47 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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