Lexus LC 500 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus LC 500 and Mercedes-Benz S-Class contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Lexus LC 500 and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
When comparing the Lexus LC 500's and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's specifications and ratings, the Lexus LC 500 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and base engine power. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Lexus LC 500's and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a better car than the Lexus LC 500.
Pricing: A used 2021 Lexus LC 500 ranges from $69,314 to $83,817 while a used 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is priced between $77,199 to $140,629.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus LC 500 loses 37.7 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class loses 43.9 percent of its value. This means the Lexus LC 500 retains 6.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus LC 500 is 7.6 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz S-Class' quality rating is 7.7 out of 10.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus LC 500 is 7.0 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz S-Class the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the Mercedes-Benz S-Class a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lexus LC 500.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus LC 500’s base engine makes 471 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class base engine makes 463 horsepower. The LC 500 is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 543 miles. The S-Class is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 549 miles. This gives the Mercedes-Benz S-Class the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus LC 500. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mercedes-Benz S-Class, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Lexus LC 500, a midsize car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$93,050
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$67,516
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$36,995 - $130,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$131,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$98,231
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$69,200 - $140,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$76,782
Price Range:
$69,314 - $83,817
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$53,557
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$31,603 - $104,320
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
17
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
25,508
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$100,629
Price Range:
$77,199 - $140,629
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$68,785
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$49,186 - $100,629
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
131
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
31,603
# Good or Great Deals:
55
Lexus LC 500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus LC 500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
5 - 11.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
7.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
4.7 - 11.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1 - 39.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
5.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1 - 61.6
Lexus LC 500 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 24Ranking
7 out of / 24Ranking
16 out of / 24Ranking
16 out of / 18Ranking
19 out of / 24Ranking
23 out of / 24Mercedes-Benz S-Class Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 17Ranking
2 out of / 17Ranking
2 out of / 17Ranking
3 out of / 17Ranking
4 out of / 17Ranking
4 out of / 17Ranking
11 out of / 17Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lexus LC 500 Trim Levels
Base
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
471 hp @ 7100 rpm
Torque:
398 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.109 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
463 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
516 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.098 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 25 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
347 / 543 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 26 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 549 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
32.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
48.9 inches
Cargo Space:
5.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
85.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.4 inches
Cargo Space:
10.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
90.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4340 lbs
Width:
75.6 inches
Height:
53 inches
Length:
187.4 inches
Wheelbase:
113 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4740 lbs
Width:
83 inches
Height:
55.6 inches
Length:
198.1 inches
Wheelbase:
115.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Smoky Granite Mica
Green
Nori Green Pearl
Orange
Cadmium Orange
Red
Infrared
Silver
Atomic Silver / Liquid Platinum
White
Ultra White
Yellow
Flare Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Anthracite Blue Metallic / Lunar Blue Metallic
Gray
Selenite Grey Metallic
Green
Emerald Green Metallic
Orange
Not available
Red
Rubellite Red Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic
White
designo Cashmere White Magno Matte / designo Diamond White Metallic
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/Satin Metallic Trim
Brown
Toasted Caramel w/Satin Metallic Trim
Red
Circuit Red w/Satin Metallic Trim
Gray
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Saddle Brown/Black
Red
Bengal Red/Black
Gray
Crystal Grey/Black
White
Porcelain/Deep Sea Blue / Porcelain/Espresso / Porcelain/Espresso Brown / Porcelain/Titian Red
