Compare the2025 Mercedes AMG GTVS 2024 Lexus RC F

Safety
Warranty
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Transmission and Drivetrain
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Cargo Capacity
Ergonomics
Recommendations

Safety

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In the past twenty years hundreds of infants and young children have died after being left in vehicles, usually by accident. When turning the vehicle off, drivers of the Mercedes AMG GT are reminded to check the back seat. The RC F doesn’t offer a back seat reminder.

The Mercedes AMG GT has a standard Post Collision Brake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The RC F doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The Mercedes AMG GT has standard Close-Range Braking that uses rear sensors to monitor for objects to the rear and automatically applies the brakes to prevent a collision. The RC F doesn’t offer backup collision prevention brakes.

The Mercedes AMG GT offers 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.

The Mercedes AMG GT has a standard Surround View System to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The RC F only offers a rear monitor and front and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the sides.

Both the Mercedes AMG GT and RC F have Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, but the Mercedes AMG GT has Rear Cross Traffic Brake (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The RC F’s Rear Cross-Traffic Alert doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the Mercedes AMG GT and the RC F have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available lane departure warning systems.

The Mercedes AMG GT weighs 441 to 562 pounds more than the Lexus RC F. The NHTSA advises that heavier cars are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

Warranty

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.

Engine

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 4MATIC+’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. The Mercedes AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+’s standard 4.0 turbo V8 produces 131 more horsepower (603 vs. 472) and 232 lbs.-ft. more torque (627 vs. 395) than the RC F’s 5.0 DOHC V8. The Mercedes AMG GT 63 S E Performance’s standard 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid produces 333 more horsepower (805 vs. 472) and 652 lbs.-ft. more torque (1047 vs. 395) than the RC F’s 5.0 DOHC V8.

As tested in Car and Driver the Mercedes AMG GT 63 4MATIC+ 4.0 turbo V8 is faster than the Lexus RC F:

	AMG GT	RC F
Zero to 60 MPH	2.7 sec	4.3 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	6.8 sec	9.9 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	3.9 sec	4.7 sec
Quarter Mile	10.9 sec	12.8 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	125 MPH	114 MPH
Top Speed	196 MPH	171 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Mercedes AMG GT 43 running its gasoline engine gets better fuel mileage than the RC F (19 city/27 hwy vs. 16 city/24 hwy).

Regenerative brakes improve the Mercedes AMG GT 43/63 S E’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The RC F doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

In heavy traffic or at stoplights the Mercedes AMG GT’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. The RC F doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

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.

Transmission and Drivetrain

A nine-speed automatic (SMG) is available 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 an available 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.

Brakes and Stopping

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

	Mercedes AMG GT	Mercedes AMG GT CCB	RC F
Front Rotors	15.4 inches	16.5 inches	15 inches
Rear Rotors	14.2 inches	14.2 inches	13.6 inches

The Mercedes AMG GT stops much shorter than the RC F:

	Mercedes AMG GT	RC F
100 to 0 MPH	299 feet	323 feet	Car and Driver
70 to 0 MPH	153 feet	163 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	102 feet	108 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Mercedes AMG GT has larger standard tires than the RC F (F:255/45R19 & R:285/40R19 vs. F:235/35R19 & R:275/35R19). The Mercedes AMG GT’s optional 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 optional 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 35 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Mercedes AMG GT offers optional 21-inch wheels. The RC F’s largest wheels are only 19-inches.

Suspension and Handling

The Mercedes AMG GT 55/63 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.

The Mercedes AMG GT’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The RC F doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Mercedes AMG GT is 4.7 inches wider in the front and 4.2 inches wider in the rear than the track on the RC F.

The Mercedes AMG GT 63 4MATIC+ 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 4MATIC+ 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).

Chassis

To almost totally eliminate engine vibration in the passenger area, the Mercedes AMG GT has an electronically controlled liquid-filled main engine mount. A computer-controlled electric current in the liquid changes its viscosity, allowing the mount to dampen the engine completely at all RPMs. The RC F uses conventional solid rubber engine mounts.

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.

Cargo Capacity

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.

Ergonomics

The Mercedes AMG GT’s standard easy entry and exit feature raises the steering wheel and glides the driver’s seat back, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. An easy entry system costs extra on the RC F, and is not available on all models.

The Mercedes AMG GT offers an optional heads-up display that projects speed, tachometer and navigation instruction readouts 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’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The RC F’s cruise control switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

Heated windshield washer fluid is standard on the Mercedes AMG GT to defrost the washer nozzles and quickly clear ice and frost from the windshield without scraping. The RC F doesn’t offer heated windshield washer fluid.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the Mercedes AMG GT has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The RC F doesn’t offer cornering lights. The Mercedes AMG GT also has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

Both the Mercedes AMG GT and Lexus RC F offer exterior mirrors that can be folded to provide convenience. The Mercedes AMG GT features standard power folding mirrors, which allow for easy, one-touch folding or unfolding at the driver’s discretion. This provides added convenience when maneuvering or parking, as well as when walking past the parked vehicle. In comparison, the RC F’s foldable mirrors are manual, requiring the driver to get out and physically fold them once parked and unfold them before getting in.

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.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Mercedes AMG GT has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the front center console. The RC F doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

The Mercedes AMG GT’s Active Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The RC F doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Recommendations

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