Lexus LX 2007 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 5.7 Petrol | 6.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 457 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 4.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Lexus LX engine produces 90 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Lexus LX reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.5 | 13.4 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LX consumes 1.1 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 LX could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 490 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| Lexus LX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.99 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.97 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.92 m | 1.44 m | |
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Lexus LX is larger. Lexus LX is 26 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 18 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LX is 48 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 475 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2560 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus LX has 45 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. This could mean that the Lexus LX uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.8 meters | 11.75 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LX is 1.05 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Lexus LX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`300 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 800 | 6000 | |
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