Lexus CT 2011 vs Mercedes B class 2013
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Lexus CT engine produces 85 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 158 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Lexus CT reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 56 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mercedes B klase 2013 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes B klase 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 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 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 345 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 143 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: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus CT is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Lexus CT can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | 2`055 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 7000 | |
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