Mercedes CLS 2014 vs Lexus RC 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 311 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes CLS engine produces 22 HP more power than Lexus RC, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Lexus RC. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 11.2 | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLS consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RC, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 480 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 95 mm (3.7 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus RC can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS | |
| 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: | 4.94 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.34 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger. Mercedes CLS is 24 cm longer than the Lexus RC, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 294 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 226 litres more trunk space than the Lexus RC. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.9 metres more than that of the Lexus RC, which means Mercedes CLS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`320 | 2`245 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 33 800 | 23 000 | |
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