Compare the2024 Mercedes AMG GTVS 2024 Lexus RC F

The Mercedes AMG GT has all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The RC F doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

Earlier warning of stopped traffic, traffic signals, dangerous road conditions, weather, or accidents, can keep driver's safer and prevent crashes. The Mercedes AMG GT has Car-to-X Communication, a system that seamlessly communicates important warnings to the driver about impending danger, if they're available. The RC F doesn’t offer a system that can receive automated systems from infrastructure or other vehicles.

Both the Mercedes AMG GT and the RC F have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding and daytime running lights.

There are over 57 percent more Mercedes dealers than there are Lexus dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the AMG GT’s warranty.

The Mercedes AMG GT 55’s standard 4.0 turbo V8 produces 121 lbs.-ft. more torque (516 vs. 395) than the RC F’s 5.0 DOHC V8. The Mercedes AMG GT 63’s standard 4.0 turbo V8 produces 105 more horsepower (577 vs. 472) and 195 lbs.-ft. more torque (590 vs. 395) than the RC F’s 5.0 DOHC V8.

As tested in Motor Trend the Mercedes AMG GT 63 is faster than the Lexus RC F:

The Mercedes AMG GT has 1.1 gallons more fuel capacity than the RC F (18.5 vs. 17.4 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

A nine-speed automatic (SMG) is standard on the Mercedes AMG GT, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the RC F.

The Mercedes AMG GT offers a standard sequential manual gearbox (SMG). With no clutch pedal to worry about and a fully automatic mode, an SMG is much more efficient than a conventional automatic but just as easy to drive. The RC F doesn’t offer an SMG or a conventional manual transmission.

All wheel drive, available in the Mercedes AMG GT, provides the best traction for acceleration in wet, dry, and icy conditions. In corners, all wheel drive allows both outside wheels to provide power, balancing the car. This allows for better handling. The Lexus RC F is not available with all wheel drive.

For better stopping power the Mercedes AMG GT’s brake rotors are larger than those on the RC F:

The Mercedes AMG GT stops shorter than the RC F:

For better traction, the Mercedes AMG GT has larger tires than the RC F (F:295/30R20 & R:305/30R20 vs. F:235/35R19 & R:275/35R19). The Mercedes AMG GT’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the RC F (F:295/30R20 & R:305/30R20 vs. F:255/35R19 & R:275/35R19).

The Mercedes AMG GT’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 30 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the RC F’s standard 35 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Mercedes AMG GT has standard 20-inch wheels. Only 19-inch wheels are available on the RC F. The Mercedes AMG GT offers optional 21-inch wheels.

The Mercedes AMG GT offers an available active suspension system, which counteracts cornering forces actively, limiting body roll and improving handling and stability. Lexus doesn’t offer an active suspension on the RC F.

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Mercedes AMG GT is 5.1 inches wider in the front and 5 inches wider in the rear than on the RC F.

The Mercedes AMG GT 63 handles at 1.05 G’s, while the RC F pulls only .92 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Mercedes AMG GT 63 executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.5 seconds quicker than the RC F (23.4 seconds @ .89 average G’s vs. 24.9 seconds @ .8 average G’s).

The front grille of the Mercedes AMG GT uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The RC F doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Mercedes AMG GT has a much larger trunk with its rear seat up than the RC F (11.3 vs. 9.9 cubic feet).

The Mercedes AMG GT’s standard rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo. The RC F doesn’t offer folding rear seats, only a ski pass-through.

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the Mercedes AMG GT’s power trunk can be opened or closed just by kicking your foot under the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The RC F doesn’t offer a power or hands-free opening trunk.

The Mercedes AMG GT offers an optional heads-up display that projects speed in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The RC F doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The Mercedes AMG GT has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the car heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the RC F.

The Mercedes AMG GT offers optional massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the RC F.

The Mercedes AMG GT outsold the Lexus RC by 19% during 2023.