Mercedes CLA 2019 vs Lexus RC 2018
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Mercedes CLA is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Lexus RC is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes CLA is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Lexus RC can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes CLA also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.3 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 2.0 - 5.0 (petrol) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 - 421 HP | 241 - 472 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 - 500 NM | 320 - 535 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4 - 10.7 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.8 - 12.3 | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.39 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 294 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLA has 166 litres more trunk space than the Lexus RC. The Lexus RC may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.4 metres more than that of the Lexus RC, which means Mercedes CLA can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`046 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 35 000 | no data | |
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