
The Lexus LC 500 arrives to a finicky portion of the market—one that wants the bragging rights, and some measure of driving satisfaction—yet long-distance luxury-car comfort.
The Jaguar XF also offers a rorty V-8 engine and well-tuned driving experience, although the LC looks more spacious inside.
The BMW 6-Series is offered in high-performance M6 form; as such, it’s not as rewarding to drive as it should be, but the spacious interior is great for all-day drives.
The S-Class Coupe is very spacious, and more comfort-focused than others in this group.
Meanwhile the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is a family of roadsters with top-down enjoyment yet enough touring refinement where you wouldn’t know the difference with the top up.
The Cadillac ATS-V is a smaller, high-performance model, but its strong V-8 performance and unique coupe body style make it one to weigh against the LC.
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Quick Specs | ||||
Lexus aims in a completely new direction with its 2018 LC 500 Coupe—and it’s an exciting one. |
One of the ultimate grand-tourers, the BMW 6-Series stands ready to eat up miles, buyers' budgets, and premium unleaded. |
The 2018 Jaguar XF lives its best life in Sportbrake form; the turbo-4 emerges here in untested form. |
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz continues to push the envelope for comfort. safety, and autonomous driving aids, while improving upon its effortless power and dignified road manners. |
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class represents the pinnacle of droptop grand touring cruisers. But what does that mean anymore? |
MSRP From | ||||
$92,000 | $70,200 | $47,775 | $89,900 | $88,200 |
Gas Mileage | ||||
16 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 42 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||||
Premium Unleaded V-8 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 |
EPA Class | ||||
Subcompact Cars | Large Cars | Midsize Cars | Large Cars | Two Seaters |
Style Name | ||||
LC 500 RWD | 640i xDrive Gran Turismo | Sedan 25t RWD | S 450 Sedan | SL 450 Roadster |
Drivetrain | ||||
Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | ||||
4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
Passenger Doors | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | ||||
Coupe | Hatchback | Sedan | Sedan | Roadster |
Transmission | ||||
Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2018 Lexus LC vs. 2018 BMW 6-Series | 2018 Lexus LC vs. 2018 Jaguar XF | 2018 Lexus LC vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz S Class | 2018 Lexus LC vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL Class |