Lexus CT 2014 vs Mercedes B class 2014
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Lexus CT engine produces 23 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 58 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Lexus CT reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Lexus CT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Lexus CT consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that by driving the Lexus CT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Lexus CT consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Lexus CT gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 98 mm (3.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus CT 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. Note, however, that this Lexus CT version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.56 m | |
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Lexus CT is smaller. Lexus CT is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus CT is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
985 litres | 1547 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Lexus CT has 113 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 562 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus CT is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 10 800 | |
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