Mercedes CLA 2019 vs Lexus RC 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLA engine produces 17 HP less power than Lexus RC, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 66 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLA engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes GLA | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus GS, Lexus NX | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus RC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.7 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`085 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 34 200 | no data | |
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