Lexus ES 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 277 HP | 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Lexus ES engine produces 233 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 354 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.2 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus ES consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus ES could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Lexus ES) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
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Lexus ES is larger. Lexus ES is 21 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 480 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Lexus ES has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. This could mean that the Lexus ES uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus ES is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 28 000 | |
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